In His Image

In His Image

Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”– Genesis 1:26 What sport-loving...
Service

Service

“For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford,but far more. And they did it of their own free will.”– 1 Corinthians 8:3 One of my earliest sport memories is watching the annual Army-Navy football game. Even as an child I understood there was...
Criticism

Criticism

“A city is built up by the blessing of the upright,but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.”– Proverbs If you have been coaching very long, you have probably developed a thick skin. It’s not easy being in the line of fire for criticism that can come from any...
Just Do It!

Just Do It!

“Devote yourselves to prayer, stay alert in it with thanksgiving.”– Colossians 4:2 Nike’s “Just Do It” slogan will be remembered as one of the greatest taglines in advertising history. The slogan cut across every demographic line and attracted attention in ways...
Taking God for Granted

Taking God for Granted

“So now, come back to your God. Act with love and justice,and always depend on him.– Hosea 12:6 “Why are they playing so lousy?” That’s the question I muttered to myself as I sat in the stands watching my favorite team’s performance. Dropped passes, silly penalties...
Special Teams

Special Teams

“Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically,as something done for the Lord, and not for men.”– Colossians 3:23 It takes a different mindset to get on the football field as part of a special teams unit. These guys are often viewed as fanatics, reckless and out of control....