“Excessive speech is not appropriate on a fool’s lips….” – Proverbs 17:7 It seemed innocent enough. Two friends, who happened to be coaching opposing baseball teams, exchanging idle talk on a beautiful afternoon. As we stood on the infield grass, we caught up on...

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ESV) There is nothing quite like the beginning of a new season. For a football coach, it might be the smell of freshly cut grass as he prepares his team to take the...

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” – John 3:16-17...

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.” – John 15:16 (ESV) Reading Bobby Richardson’ book, Impact Player,...

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under the sun.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ESV) Injuries are part of the game. Blown out knees, separated shoulders and concussions are commonplace in the world of sports. These injuries can sideline an...

“….for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” – 1 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) Too often, we are tempted to hold back. I can remember when my oldest son wanted to play organized football for the first time. He liked the game and wanted to be...

“….for he (Jesus) has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me.’” - Hebrews 13:5-6 (ESV) To those who follow college football, Coach Tom Osborne is a legend. He coached...

“Give thanks for all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV) The reality of what we had just witnessed left us stunned! A simple run around the right side had given our opponent the win. Regulation had ended...

“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.” – Hebrews 13:7 (ESV) “What does a leader look like?” That was the question I asked the team as we began our morning practice...

“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (ESV) What if you could buy any car you wanted? Let’s...

“For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes are pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.” – 1 John 2:16 (ESV) Have you ever had a time in your coaching career when you began to think too highly of yourself?...

“But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and stand before the Son of Man.” – Luke 21:23 (ESV) As humans, we have a deep-seated love for entertainment. Organized sports, television,...