Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

“For someone who lives on milk is still an infant and doesn’t know how to do what is right. Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong.” – Hebrews 5:13-14 One of my greatest joys as a coach is watching players mature as they move through the program. It’s always exciting to see that young, skinny, uncoordinated athlete leave for the summer and return in the fall three inches taller, twenty pounds heavier and abl…

Warriors

Warriors

“They attack as warriors; they scale walls as men of war. Each man proceeds on his own path, and they do no change their course.” – Joel 2:7 When I think of warriors, usually images of Mel Gibson in Braveheart or Russell Crowe in Gladiator come to mind. In these characters we see courage, conviction and a sense of purpose that is larger than life.

Reaching Higher

Reaching Higher

“Love the Lord you God with all your heart, with all you soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.” – Mark 12:30 Being fit is one thing, being an athlete is another. Experts say that thirty minutes of exercise at a comfortable pace four times a week will make us fit. So two hours a week of running, walking, biking or swimming will allow an individual to maintain a basic level of fitness.

Strength

Strength

“God is strong, and He wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way.” – Ephesians 6:10 (The Message) As a young boy, I can remember watching Paul Anderson perform incredible feats of strength during an exhibition at my high school.

Excellence

Excellence

“Servants, do what you’re told by your earthly masters. And don’t just do the minimum that will get you by. Do your best.

So you’re thinking of getting out

So you’re thinking of getting out

“I’m not trying to get my way in the world’s way. I’m trying to get your way, your Word’s way. I’m staying on your trail; I’m putting one foot in front of the other.