Brothers, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and  reaching forward to what is ahead, I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God's heavenly call in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 3:13-14 (Holman Christian Standard) There is something magical about the beginning of a new season of Major League baseball.  Stadiums are packed with enthusiastic fans; memories of days gone by are relived as former greats throw out the first pitch;...

"When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And at three Jesus cried out with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?" which is translated, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken  me?" - Mark 15:33-34 (Holman Christian Standard) Have you ever experienced a time in your life when you felt abandoned and alone? I remember such a time in my own life when it seemed as though the walls were closing in.

If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take us his cross daily, and follow Me.For whoever  desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for Me, will save it. - Luke 9:23-24 In the world of athletics, coaches are...

"Master", said David, "don't give up hope. I'm ready to go and fight this Philistine." - 1 Samuel 17:32 (The Message) How do you know you're defeated?  When you quit!  Ten years ago, the gripping story of mountain-climber Aron Ralston made media...

Moses built an alter there and named it Yahweh-Nissi (which means, "the Lord is my banner")- Exodus 17:15 (New Living Translation) Flying the banner of our favorite sports team is a long-standing tradition. A quick search of the Internet will provide countless ways...

"Therefore as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself withcompassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." - Colossians 3:12 Influence. As coaches, we have it. The critical question that each of us must answer is, "How are we using it?"...

"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No onecomes to the Father except through Me." - John 14:6 (Holman Christian Standard) A common coaching phrase is, "It's my way or the highway"! This is usually interpreted as, get with the program or move on, it's your...

 "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness."- 2 Corinthians 12:9 (Holman Christian Standard) Our lives can change in an instant! Though consumed with our coaching responsibilities, life continues to happen around us. We tragically...

"...take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day,and having prepared everything, to take your stand." - Ephesians 6:13 (Holman Christian Standard) It was a pressure packed contest with neither team willing to give an inch. Every...

"Therefore, my brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord's work, knowing thatyour labor in the Lord is not in vain." - 1 Corinthians 15:58 (Holman Christian Standard) Coaches love "grinders". A grinder is an athlete who succeeds through hard...

"Not that I was ever in need, for I have learnedhow to be content with whatever I have." - Philippians 4:11 (NLT) You may think the grass is greener on the other side, but if you take the time to water your own grass, it would be just as green. It's a natural part...

"She (Mary) will give birth to a son, and you areto name Him Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins." - Matthew 1:21 (Holman Christian Standard) Everything was perfect in my eight-year old world. Christmas was only a few days away and to say I was...