Disappointment
"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18 (ESV) Sports are a two-headed monster. In almost every competition, there is the thrill of victory, but also the agony of defeat. Things have not gone the way you expected. A...
Finding Fellowship
"And we know that the Son of God has come, and he has given us understanding so that we can know the true God. And now we live in fellowship with the true God because we live in fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the only true God and he is eternal life."...
The Appointed
"I will set shepherds over them who will care for them, and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be missing, declares the Lord." - Jeremiah 23:4 (ESV) Some of the most influential people in my life have been coaches. It was a coach who...
Hope in Wealth
"As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything we enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,...
Ladders and Crowns
"For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation." - Psalm 149:4 (ESV) Another college football season is coming to a close. Teams have made their way through the regular season schedule. Over the next few weeks television will be...
Hope in the Wrong Places
"As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,...
Teachability
"Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored." - Proverbs 13:18 (ESV) To be a great coach, a great athlete, or a great leader, you must have a "teachable spirit". We have all seen that gifted and talented person...
Contentment
"Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content." - Philippians 4:11 (ESV) You may think the grass is greener on the other side, but if you take the time to water your own grass, it could be just as green. It's...
Coach’s Mandate
Pray as though nothing of eternal value is going to happen in my athletes’ lives unless God does it. Prepare each practice and game, giving my utmost for His highest. Seek not to be served by my athletes for personal gain, but serve them as Christ served the church.
Under Control
"A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls." - Proverbs 25:28 (ESV) As a high school student, I kept the shot chart for the varsity basketball coach. This required me to sit next to him on the bench during each game. He did a...
Walking Straight
"Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth...." - Psalm 86:11 (ESV) If I had a dollar for every line I've painted on an athletic field, I'd be a wealthy man! Preparing a field for competition is an art and it also requires having the right...
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New Devotion by Charles Gee
All coaches understand the call to “Huddle Up.” Though not everyone coaches on the field, court, or diamond, most of us gather to share ideas, address challenges, or plan strategies. In the corporate world, it’s a staff meeting. In the military, a briefing. When parents want to clear the air, it’s a family conference. We’re all coaching in some way, and there will always be a time to “Huddle Up.”
The Christ- centered principles in these studies help coaches and competitors reconnect, refocus, and reboot to meet daily challenges.
Charles Gee is Chaplain for the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association and has served with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for over 15 years. Drawing from personal coaching experiences, he writes weekly devotions encouraging coaches to use their platform to impact lives for Jesus Christ (scfcacoaches.org). A retired Master Sergeant from the U.S. Army Reserves, Charles lives in Mt. Pleasant, SC, with Kathy, his wife of 52 years. He has two sons, Jeff and Chris, two daughters- in-law, Kristin and Megan, and three amazing, competitive grandchildren.