Thankful in Opposition
“Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.” – Romans 12:17 Have you ever had an...
“Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.” – Romans 12:17 Have you ever had an...
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.”- Philippians 2:3 As a...
"... walk worthy of the calling you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love…”-...
“Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.” — Romans 12:12 I grew up bodysurfing Southern California beaches. I recall...
“Mankind, he has told each of you what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly...
Serving out of humility produces greatness. There is no other road to greatness. If you want to be great, you have to serve.
“Imitate me, as I also imitate Christ.”--1 Corinthians 11:1 When it comes to excellence, I first have to look at everything through God’s eyes. I...
“'See, I am the Lord’s servant', said Mary. 'May it happen to me as you have said.' Then the angel left her." Luke 1:38...
“Though He was God, He did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead; He gave up His divine privileges; He took the humble...
“Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.” Proverbs 3:13 We study the legends throughout the sports world to note...
"’For I know the plans I have for you’—this is the Lord's declaration—'plans for your well-being, not for disaster, to give you a...
“Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength.”-- Ephesians 6:10 In the world of sports, strength matters. Sports require a...
“My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.” — James 1:19 Back in my...
“For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy motives – God is our witness – and we didn’t seek glory from people, either from...
“Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother: To Philemon our dear friend and coworker, to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our...
“When he (Judas) had left, Jesus said, ‘Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God will also...
Being your best on the field takes hard work and sacrifice. That same habit of discipline can help us pursue Christ with passion!
“ Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your cares on him, because...
“A person’s pride will humble him, but a humble spirit will gain honor.” – Proverbs 29:23 After being cut from the varsity basketball team in my...
“The one who follows instruction is on the path to life, but the one who rejects correction goes astray.” – Proverbs 10:17 My dad would always...
“When arrogance comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.” – Proverbs 11:2 Former NBA star Tim Duncan, one of the best power...
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet...
“…since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us.” –...
"He has told you men what is good and what it is the LORD requires of you: Only to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with...
"Be imitators of me, as I also am of Christ." –1 Corinthians 11:1 When it comes to excellence, I first have to look at everything...
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