Frustration

Frustration

“So we must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.” – Galatians 6:9 It’s a common practice for me to go to the sports section on Friday mornings to check out the high school football matchups for the evening. Normally,...
Relentless

Relentless

“But we are not those who draw back and are destroyed, but those who have faith and obtain life.” – Hebrews 10:39 He just wouldn’t quit! I’m sure our opponent that night didn’t spend much time preparing for my miniature nose guard. He stood 5-foot-7 and the roster...
Feeding the Hungry

Feeding the Hungry

“Then Jesus said, ‘Have the people sit down.’ There was plenty of grass in that place, so they sat down. The men numbered about 5,000. Then Jesus took the loaves, and after giving thanks He distributed them to those who were seated—so also with their fish, as much as...
Counting the Cost

Counting the Cost

“For which of you, wanting to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it?” – Luke 14:28 Everything costs something! How many times have we heard our athletes say something like, “Coach, I wish I had taken my...
Keeping it Simple

Keeping it Simple

“He first found his brother Simon and told him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ (which means “Anointed One”), and he brought him (Simon) to Jesus.” – John 1:41 Most successful coaches have learned the art of effective communication. Coaches are teachers in the truest...