1 Corinthians 1: 30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God – that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. If you watch a group of kids playing sports in the schoolyard and listen closely you will likely see and hear most of them emulating their […]
Archive | July, 2015
The Only Good Debt
Romans 1: 14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. I read a Canadian newspaper article that explained how difficult it is for elite amateur athletes in Canada to get by financially. Carded athletes’ average income was around $30,000 in 2008, but their average […]
A Great Coach Preaches the Word
2 Timothy 4 2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. I have had the privilege of observing a number of great coaches over the years who coached in a variety of sports. While the sports may be very different, while the technical requirements may […]
Calling Your Number
Isaiah 43: 1b “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine There is a phrase in sports: to “call a player’s number”. This generally means that when the outcome of a game is hanging in the balance, when some heroics are desperately needed, the coach chooses a […]