“A man’s steps are established by the Lord….” – Psalm 37:23a (Holman Christian Standard) Coaches spend hours working with their athletes developing proper footwork. We realize that any skill, regardless of how simple or obvious it seems, has to be taught and practiced on a consistent basis. Wise coaches know that teaching proper footwork can be the difference between winning and losing.
“Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit.” – 1 Corinthians 12::4 (Holman Christian Standard) How often do we hear an athlete referred to as “gifted”? When that word is used to describe an athlete, we usually think of a “star” player like Drew Brees, Mike Trout, or Kevin Durant. These men represent the “best of the best” in their respective sports of football, baseball and basketball.
Brothers, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead, I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:13-14 (Holman Christian Standard) There is something magical about the beginning of a new season of Major League baseball. Stadiums are packed with enthusiastic fans; memories of days gone by are relived as former greats throw out the first pitch;…
“When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And at three Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which is translated, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?” – Mark 15:33-34 (Holman Christian Standard) Have you ever experienced a time in your life when you felt abandoned and alone? I remember such a time in my own life when it seemed as though the walls were closing in.