“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...

“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...

“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...

“The one who trusts in himself is a fool,but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.”– Proverbs 28:26 Have you ever thought too highly of yourself? I was guilty of falling into that trap as a young coach working with a very successful high school football...

“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 Fernandez. So young,...

“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 been...

“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 many...

“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, but I...

“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 evening....

“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...