Overlooked

Overlooked

“I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.” – Psalm 119:141 (ESV) “I’m nothing but a glorified tackling dummy!” Those were my thoughts as I got bulldozed by Joey during our pregame warm-ups. Joey was a high school senior, standing nearly six feet...
Herding Sheep

Herding Sheep

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” – John 10:11 (ESV) What are the duties of a shepherd? First, they take care of sheep. Shepherds usually work independently and are on call for their animals around the clock. The safety and...
What Do You See?

What Do You See?

“Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan.” – Luke 17:15-16 Regardless of the team, it is easy to pick out the stars. They are often...
How Do You Want To Be Coached?

How Do You Want To Be Coached?

“I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for their own good and the good of their children after them.” – Jeremiah 32:39 (ESV) It had been a demanding practice! Stamina and desire were being tested for both athletes and coaches....
The Narrow Gate

The Narrow Gate

“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” – Matthew 7:13-14 (ESV) Football is a...