Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.”– John 14:6Who’s the greatest? Sports fans across the world have spent countless hours debating this question. Was Mickey Mantle better than Willie Mays?
“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble."– Ecclesiastes 4:9-10It’s not easy to build a team! As coaches, we are asked to take a group of individuals and mold them into a single unit seeking a common goal.
“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.”– Proverbs 27:17How can you run, it’s so boring! As a long-time runner, I’ve heard that question asked many times. Now I can understand why running is not everyone’s idea of a good time. Why run somewhere when a short ride would take you to the same place a lot quicker?
“Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ.– Ephesians 5:1-2aWhat players did you imitate as a kid? Growing up a huge baseball fan and watching the New York Yankees on the Game of the Week each Saturday, two of my favorite players were Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford. Living on a farm in rural South Carolina made it difficult to find enough players for a pick-up game, so it w…
“So God has put the body together such that extra honor and care are given to those parts that have less dignity. This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other. If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad.”– 1 Corinthians 12:24-26What more liberating experience is there than to feel whole, purposeful and in sync?