Under Control

Under Control

 “A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” – Proverbs 25:28 (ESV) As a high school student, I kept the shot chart for the varsity basketball coach. This required me to sit next to him on the bench during each...
Walking Straight

Walking Straight

 “Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth….” – Psalm 86:11 (ESV) If I had a dollar for every line I’ve painted on an athletic field, I’d be a wealthy man! Preparing a field for competition is an art and it also...
What Did You Say?

What Did You Say?

“Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!” – Psalm 141:3 (ESV) C.J. Stroud was taken as the second-round pick of the Houston Texans in the 2023 NFL Draft. He went on to be chosen as the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year...
The Power of Fellowship

The Power of Fellowship

 “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” – Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV) Sports can be...
A Worthy Example

A Worthy Example

 “For I have given you an example that you also should do just as I have done to you.” – John 13:15 (ESV) “I hope when people think of their interactions with me, they first think of Jesus.” These words spoken by long-time National...