“And fathers, don’t stir up anger in your children, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:4 The idea came as a random thought. I wanted to do something that would help connect the boys on my junior varsity football team with...

“We remember the free fish we ate in Egypt, along with cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic. But now our appetite is gone; there’s nothing to look at but this manna!' – Numbers 11:5-6 As sports fans we can be fickle! We love our teams and if we are fortunate...

“Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.” – James 1:2-4 It’s my...

“The Lord gives His people strength; the Lord blesses His people with peace.” – Psalm 29:11 In the arena of sports, pressure is our constant companion. The coach’s heart pounds as he sends in the play that will decide the outcome of the game. The athlete has no place...

“Listen to my instruction  and be wise; don’t ignore it.” – Proverbs 9:33 “Are you even listening to me?” That has to be one of the most frequently asked questions by coaches of their athletes. Coaches make a living giving instructions and critiquing an athlete’s...

“So Ananias left and entered the house. Then he placed his hands on him and said, ‘Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road you were traveling, has sent me so you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”’ – Acts 9:17...

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 15:13 Can you remember the feeling of pure joy? It may have been years ago, yet the memories are still strong. A mud...

“Go to the ant, you slacker! Observe its ways and become wise.” – Proverbs 6:6 There are times when I feel the concept of hard work is a lost art. I jokingly tell people that I could always find a job simply because I’m willing to show up every day. As coaches, we are...

“Remember your leaders who have spoken God’s word to you. As you carefully observe the outcome of their lives, imitate their faith.” – Hebrews 13:7 “What does a leader look like?” That was the question I asked the team as we began our morning practice session. The...

“The slacker craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent is fully satisfied.” – Proverbs 13:4 Two talented quarterbacks, each very capable of leading our team. Deciding which one would start, in our season opener, was an easy decision for me to make. Jake was tall,...

The training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way. – 1 Timothy 3:8 I never want to take my physical health for granted. Genetics and diet play a major role in our overall health, but I know I have to work at it too. A trip to the...