Words That Last

Words That Last

“For all flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever. – 1 Peter 1:24-25 (ESV) For every athlete, the passing of time forces an inevitable reality check. The hand-eye...
Fueled by Faith

Fueled by Faith

“Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.” – 1 Peter 5:3 (ESV) With a...
A Time for Everything

A Time for Everything

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ESV) I loved playing sports as a kid. My journey began with Little League baseball and continued with the opportunity to play football and baseball in high school. The...
A Crisis of Disrespect

A Crisis of Disrespect

“ Let every person be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” – Romans 13:1 (ESV) If you have been around sports very long, odds are you have had a difference of opinion with a...
Friendship

Friendship

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” – Proverbs 17:17 (ESV) Friendships built through sports can last a lifetime. Athletes spend hours of practice time and game time with their teammates. They compete for playing time, they sweat...