Honor

Honor

“Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.” – Proverbs 18:12 For the past month, the eyes of the world have been focused on soccer and the World Cup. National pride and gut-wrenching match play have been center-stage for millions to see. Oddly...
Relax

Relax

“I cannot relax or be still; I have no rest….” – Job 3:26 Most coaches I know are not very good at relaxing or being still. Much of this comes from the competitive nature of the profession. We are driven to succeed and spend a great deal of time and energy searching...
Team

Team

“Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 It’s not easy to build a team! As coaches, we’re asked to...
Arrogant

Arrogant

“Listen and pay attention! Do not be arrogant, for the Lord has spoken.” – Jeremiah 13:`15   We must always be on guard against self-importance and arrogance. There is an old joke about four guys on a plane: a Boy Scout, a minister, the smartest man alive and the...
The Want

The Want

“More than that, I also consider everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Because of Him, I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them filth, so that I may gain Christ.” – Philippians 3:8   Coaches...