Bad Advice!

2 Chronicles 10   8 But Rehoboam rejected the advice the elders gave him and consulted the young men who had grown up with him and were serving him. Hanging out with buddies of similar ages is a special thing especially if you play together on a team.  Deep bonds can be formed, and lasting memories can […]

The Peace Formula

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  Most Athletes are looking for that magic formula for success.  Some run after a coach with a winning track record, hoping they might have the answer.  In the running documentary, 100 Seconds to […]

Self-Promotion vs. God’s Promotion

Proverbs 27   2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips. We live in an age of self-promotion.  Social media of various types are used to enhance our image; many professional athletes even hire marketing firms to help create fame and to position themselves in the most marketable […]

Living in Christian Harmony

Philippians 2:2  Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. (NASB) In today’s key scripture in Philippians 2, the Apostle Paul exhorts the church in Philippi to “be of the same mind” or in other translations, “of one mind”.  In my church experience and […]

Are You a Rebel?

Numbers 16:  1 Korah…and certain Reubinites…became insolent and rose up against Moses. Numbers 16 documents the story of three leaders in the Israelite camp, Korah, Dathan and Abiram, who stir up a rebellion against Moses.  Korah was the great grandson of Levi and, as a Levite, Korah was responsible for temple worship.  We are told that […]

Do They Even Know Your Name?

Acts 19:  15 One day the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?” In most sporting matches or sporting events there are a few athletes who stand out in the crowd.  When I used to participate in triathlons, Nordic ski races or running races, there was always […]