Seasons

Seasons

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ESV) There is nothing quite like the beginning of a new season. For a football coach, it might be the smell of freshly cut grass as he prepares his team to take the field...
Hope

Hope

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” – John 3:16-17...
Impact Player

Impact Player

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.” – John 15:16 (ESV) Reading Bobby Richardson’ book, Impact Player,...
Don’t Rush It

Don’t Rush It

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under the sun.” – 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...
Holding Back

Holding Back

“….for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” – 1 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) Too often, we are tempted to hold back. I can remember when my oldest son wanted to play organized football for the first time. He liked the game and wanted to be...
Who Can You Depend On

Who Can You Depend On

“….for he (Jesus) has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me.’” – Hebrews 13:5-6 (ESV) To those who follow college football, Coach Tom Osborne is a legend. He...