by Charles Gee | Jul 30, 2018
“Then God said, ‘Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night. They will serve as signs for festivals and for days and years.’” – Genesis 1:14 There is nothing quite like the beginning of a new season. For a football coach, it might...
by Charles Gee | Jul 23, 2018
“The Master said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant.” – Matthew 25:23 Leaders are in demand! In athletics, in business and in ministry, great leaders are highly valued. Leaders are called upon to inspire, motivate and encourage their teammates. They are...
by Charles Gee | Jul 16, 2018
“Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.” – Proverbs 18:12 For the past month, the eyes of the world have been focused on soccer and the World Cup. National pride and gut-wrenching match play have been center-stage for millions to see. Oddly...
by Charles Gee | Jul 9, 2018
“I cannot relax or be still; I have no rest….” – Job 3:26 Most coaches I know are not very good at relaxing or being still. Much of this comes from the competitive nature of the profession. We are driven to succeed and spend a great deal of time and energy searching...
by Charles Gee | Jul 2, 2018
“Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 It’s not easy to build a team! As coaches, we’re asked to...
by Charles Gee | Jun 25, 2018
“Listen and pay attention! Do not be arrogant, for the Lord has spoken.” – Jeremiah 13:`15 We must always be on guard against self-importance and arrogance. There is an old joke about four guys on a plane: a Boy Scout, a minister, the smartest man alive and the...