Taking God for Granted

Taking God for Granted

“So now, come back to your God. Act with love and justice,and always depend on him.– Hosea 12:6 “Why are they playing so lousy?” That’s the question I muttered to myself as I sat in the stands watching my favorite team’s performance. Dropped passes, silly penalties...
Special Teams

Special Teams

“Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically,as something done for the Lord, and not for men.”– Colossians 3:23 It takes a different mindset to get on the football field as part of a special teams unit. These guys are often viewed as fanatics, reckless and out of control....
Driving the Bus

Driving the Bus

“The one who trusts in himself is a fool,but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.”– Proverbs 28:26 Have you ever thought too highly of yourself? I was guilty of falling into that trap as a young coach working with a very successful high school football program. As...

Warriors

“They attack as warriors (attack); they scale walls as men of war (do). Each goes on his own path, and they do not change their course.” – Joel 2:7 When I think of warriors, usually images of Mel Gibson in Braveheart or Russell Crowe in Gladiator come to mind. In...
Our Days Are Numbered

Our Days Are Numbered

“Your eyes saw me when I was formless; all (my) days were written in Your book and planned before a single one of them began.” – Psalm 139:16 Life is precious! We were reminded of that in 2016, with the tragic death of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez. So young,...