View From the Press Box

View From the Press Box

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” – Isaiah 55:8-9 (ESV) Sometimes we’re too close to a...
Don’t Rush It!

Don’t Rush It!

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ESV) Injuries are part of the game. Blown out knees, separated shoulders and concussions are commonplace in the world of sports. These injuries can sideline an athlete...
Paying the Price

Paying the Price

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. So, I do not run aimlessly; I do...
Making Time

Making Time

“Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd and after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray.” – Mark 6:45-46 (ESV) My perspective of time has changed...
What Do They See?

What Do They See?

 “Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:20 (ESV) As coaches, we often remind our athletes that they aren’t just playing for themselves. It is a regular...