Our Days Are Numbered
“Your eyes saw me when I was formless; all (my) days were written in Your book and planned before a single one of them began.” – Psalm 139:16 Life is precious! We were reminded of that in 2016, with the tragic death of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose...
A Solid Foundation
“For we are God’s co-workers. You are God’s field, God’s building. According to God’s grace that was given to me, as a skilled master builder I have laid a foundation, and another builds on it, because no one can lay any other foundation than what has...
Win the Next Snap!
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalms 118:24 The game of football has changed over the years. The smash-mouth, grind-it-out style has been replaced with fast-tempo, spread offenses, designed to run as...
Running with God
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 I love running! Some people love to golf, hunt or fish, and that’s great,...
Frustration
“So we must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.” – Galatians 6:9 It’s a common practice for me to go to the sports section on Friday mornings to check out the high school football matchups for the...
Relentless
“But we are not those who draw back and are destroyed, but those who have faith and obtain life.” – Hebrews 10:39 He just wouldn’t quit! I’m sure our opponent that night didn’t spend much time preparing for my miniature nose guard. He stood 5-foot-7 and...
Feeding the Hungry
“Then Jesus said, ‘Have the people sit down.’ There was plenty of grass in that place, so they sat down. The men numbered about 5,000. Then Jesus took the loaves, and after giving thanks He distributed them to those who were seated—so also with their...
Counting the Cost
“For which of you, wanting to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it?” – Luke 14:28 Everything costs something! How many times have we heard our athletes say something like, “Coach, I wish I...
Keeping it Simple
“He first found his brother Simon and told him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ (which means “Anointed One”), and he brought him (Simon) to Jesus.” – John 1:41 Most successful coaches have learned the art of effective communication. Coaches are teachers in...
Friends Forever
“There are ‘friends’ who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.” – Proverbs 18:24 The high school reunion brought back a wave of memories. The years instantly melted away as old friends picked up where they left off nearly...
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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.