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Worth More Than the Birds
“Aren’t five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten in God’s sight. Indeed, the hairs of your head are all counted. Don’t...
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Playing with a Christ-Like Mind Set
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 As a player, coach, and competitor, I...
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Quick Word of Prayer
Our lives should be one continuous prayer. Remember, we shouldn’t just pray for the work. Prayer is the work. Great prayer matures a leader, and a...
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Why We Do What We Do
“All a person’s ways seem right to him, but the Lord weighs motives. Commit your activities to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” –...
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Train with Power
“I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without me.” – John...
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Built for What
“If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the...
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Consistency!
“ For His faithful love to us is great; the Lord’s faithfulness endures forever. Hallelujah! ” – Psalm 117:2 In 1977, Detroit Tigers rookies Lou...
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It Won't Always Be Bad
“And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character,...
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Spiritual Potential
“No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead....
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Doing a Great Work
Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. —...
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Risky Prayer
“I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing.” – 1 Timothy 2:8 The atmosphere was filled with tension....
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Correct, Don't Criticize
When we follow Jesus’ model of correction and avoid the temptation to criticize, we are better able to build long-lasting relationships and we...
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It’s All About Heart
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or his stature, because I have rejected him. Man does not see what the Lord sees, for...
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Playing for the Lord
"Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people..." – Colossians 3:23 As athletes, we...
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More Than a Bench Warmer
“For as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of that body, though many, are one body—so also is Christ.”-1 Corinthians 12:12 ...
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Integrity: Your Foundation in Christ
“He brought him from tending ewes to be shepherd over his people Jacob—over Israel, his inheritance. He shepherded them with a pure heart and...
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Prepare for the Mission
“May he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is...
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Twenty Seconds of Insane Courage
“The one who is truly lazy in his work is brother to a vandal.” – Proverbs 18:9 In the movie, “We Bought A Zoo,” Matt Damon plays the role of a...
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Rooted in Christ: Who is Your Rock
“…Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock...” Matthew 7:24 Every coach desires to...
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Mastering the Ordinary
If we take a good, hard look at ourselves, how are we doing in the little, ordinary decisions of daily life?
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Don’t Miss Them
I wonder sometimes if we coaches miss opportunities to really know our athletes. The stars quite naturally stand out, but are we missing something...
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The Lows of Life
Low season come and go, but God's promises remain true, always.
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Putting God First
“For freedom, Christ set us free. Stand firm, then, and don’t submit again to a yoke of slavery.”-Galatians 5:1 Think about a coach you had who...
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Overcoming Doubt to Compete
"Have mercy on those who waver"- Jude 22 At a recent masters swim practice, I trained beside a woman who kept pace with me on every...
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Peace: Being Whole and Holy
"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful."-...
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