The one who lives with integrity lives securely, but whoever perverts his ways will be found out. – Proverbs 10:9 (Holman Christian Standard) My favorite coach of all-time has to be John Wooden. His impact on the game of basketball and those who played it is legendary.
But we are not those who back down and are destroyed, but those who have faith and obtain life. – Hebrews 10:39 (Holman Christian Standard) There is something special about athletes and teams who refuse to quit. What is it that motivates them and drives them to keep going despite the odds?
I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether well-fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. Philippians 4:12 (Holman Christian Standard) The line between being a champion or a chump is very thin.
Then He said to them all, “If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” – Luke 9:23 (Holman Christian Standard) I am amazed at how sports have become ingrained in our everyday lives. We are never more than a few seconds away from the hot topics of the day. ESPN, team websites, blogs, and around-the-clock sports talk keep us connected to the never ending stream of information on teams, players and coaches.
Lord, how long will You continually forget me? How long will You hide Your face from me? – Psalm 13:1 As coaches, we have all watched helplessly as gifted athletes suddenly go into a “funk” and can’t hit a baseball, make a foul shot or sink a putt.