A Radical Approach

A Radical Approach

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. – Romans 12:2 (ESV) Dick Fosbury turned the track and field world on its ear during the...
Coachable

Coachable

Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge. – Proverbs 23:12 (ESV) As coaches, a great deal of our time is spent giving instruction. Day after day we teach, reinforce, and test our athletes in the skills of sport. We give chalk talks, run...
Rise Above

Rise Above

But Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, “Let us go up at once and occupy it, for we are well able to overcome it.” – Numbers 13:30 (ESV) Zion Shaver has known obstacles all his life. Given up for adoption at the age of two, Shaver was raised in foster...
Stop Fertilizing the Weeds

Stop Fertilizing the Weeds

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. – Philippians 4:8 (ESV) 2 Timothy...
Crossroads

Crossroads

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and greatness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of Spirit in the bond of peace. –...