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đź“… Jun 10 2025
The days following Thanksgiving focus on spending, are referred to as Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Let’s not forget...
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đź“… Jun 09 2025
Baseball is often a game of controlled failure. Failing 7 out of 10 times can be considered a success. Unfortunately, this isn’t the same in our...
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đź“… Jun 08 2025
As my kids and I drive to practices and games, we sometimes hear the Rodney Atkins country song, “Watching You.” ...
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đź“… Jun 07 2025
Loyalty is essential in the world of sports. It is unswerving, unshakeable faithfulness at all times. There should be no denying our loyalty to our...
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đź“… Jun 06 2025
If a person tried to build or repair something without the proper tools, it would not take long until he became tired and gave up in frustration....
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đź“… Jun 05 2025
As Christians, there are times when we find ourselves in roles with responsibilities that we may not desire. But according to His purpose and plan,...
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đź“… Jun 04 2025
In sports, we see things that seem unjust or wrong. Opponents cheat to get an advantage. Officials make wrong or unfair calls. Teammates may be...
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đź“… Jun 03 2025
Life demands toughness. I thought it was tough being a student. Then I got a real job. Tough! I thought it was tough playing in the NFL. Then I got...
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đź“… Jun 02 2025
Embracing encouragement after losing is difficult. Very difficult. As an athlete and coach, whenever I walk off the field after a disappointing...
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đź“… Jun 01 2025
Athletes must always be alert. In some sports, like soccer and basketball, athletes play both offense and defense at any given time, and within a...
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đź“… May 31 2025
God is with us, holding us tight against Him, not allowing us to be fumbled or dropped. He is our faithful God!
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đź“… May 30 2025
As athletes, most of us have experienced victory on the playing field, in the gym, on the road, etc., whether on a team or as an individual....
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đź“… May 29 2025
In 1998, the Ohio State Buckeyes beat Northwestern 36-10, but personal fouls and unsportsmanlike conduct tainted the win. OSU’s coach at the time,...
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đź“… May 28 2025
Barry Spofford, a friend and spiritual mentor, passed away on April 25, 2015. Six days later, on April 30, hundreds of people attended his...
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đź“… May 27 2025
In this verse, Solomon had been experiencing the greatest time of his life. Untold riches and phenomenal success were part of his everyday life....
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đź“… May 26 2025
Which is a better description of our frame of mind in competition: joy and peace or anxiety and rage? I’ve known competitors from both camps; and I...
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đź“… May 25 2025
Each athletic season brings change. New players, possibly new coaches. Maybe new schemes. Those that adapt to the change usually succeed. With...
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đź“… May 24 2025
I know of a young girl who at 6 years old had an amazing ability to play golf. Once, she played with her mom, and after three-putting one of the...
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đź“… May 23 2025
I remember going to school on Fridays with butterflies in my stomach. Each class took an eternity, but eventually school ended and my pre-game...
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đź“… May 22 2025
Rest and recovery days are crucial for athletes. Rest days allow the body’s muscles to recover and repair. This, in return, builds strength but...
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đź“… May 21 2025
One of the worst feelings in sports is losing after having a big lead. Most of us have been a part of a game in which we got ahead early and then...
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đź“… May 20 2025
When it comes to excellence, I first have to look at everything through God’s eyes. I look at who Jesus was as the ultimate example of excellence,...
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đź“… May 19 2025
At a recent track workout I was struck by how blue and clear the morning sky was. Beautiful, deep blue with not a hint of a cloud in the sky. God...
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đź“… May 18 2025
When most people hear the name Mary, they are instantaneously reminded of Jesus’ Mother--the young newly engaged woman chosen by God to carry the...
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đź“… May 17 2025
As summertime comes to a close and a fresh season of school and competition begins, there are many changes right around the corner. Sometimes a new...
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đź“… May 16 2025
Often, we want to be in any place but where our feet are planted. We have big dreams for the future and hate that reality seems so far from those...
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đź“… May 15 2025
The joy of the Lord is our strength. How many times have we heard that? I feel like I say it but don’t always put my full effort into believing it.
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đź“… May 14 2025
From the moment we step on campus and begin competing, we look to our coaches to lead and direct us. For better or worse, they have the potential...
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đź“… May 13 2025
When you walk onto a court or field to play a game, do you see obstacles or opportunities? Do you stare at your opponents while they warm up and...
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đź“… May 12 2025
Wherever your sports field lies; whether underwater, in the air or on a grassy area; there is an extra opponent that can sneak on the field and...
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đź“… May 11 2025
When experienced runners prepare for a season, they often start with defining the “why,” or their purpose for running. They assess their current...
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đź“… May 10 2025
My favorite memory of running track and field was my mother. My mom is five feet, one inch with a compassionate heart for others and a radiant...
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đź“… May 09 2025
We will go where God wants to take us; we just have to be willing to trust Him enough to go for a ride.
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đź“… May 08 2025
A coach looks at his players’ strengths and weaknesses and decides who will play and how long they will be in the game. He or she often will take...
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đź“… May 08 2025
There is a well-known phrase: “Be where your feet are.” This is an analogy for connecting our mind and soul to the physical presence of where we...
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đź“… May 08 2025
I remember basketball on TV and seeing my older siblings play and wanting to emulate them. Then I joined a team and realized how much I had to...
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đź“… May 07 2025
You may have heard the phrase, “If you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” This statement gives us insight into the power of our...
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đź“… May 06 2025
A coach’s playbook is one of the most important tools for a team to be successful and one that drives them to victory. Coaches spend painstaking...
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đź“… May 05 2025
Over the past two weeks, I have been listening to the guys on ESPN and the NFL shows give their two cents on the rules they’re going to enforce...
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đź“… May 04 2025
The serve in volleyball is a crucial component of the game. The form of the serve, however, is not as important and varies from player to player....
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đź“… May 03 2025
“It’s a rebuilding year” - the words no sports fan wants to hear, as they watch their favorite team trade away star players for draft picks and...
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đź“… May 02 2025
The other day, I was in the gym and saw one of the most profound messages I have ever seen on a T-shirt. It said, “Don’t believe everything you...
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đź“… May 01 2025
We don’t often hear of Apelles or the Christians who lived in the household of Aristobulus. Most of us read quickly past these names and never give...
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đź“… Apr 30 2025
Growing up as a young child, I knew right away that I was different from everyone around me. I was a biracial baby given up at birth and later...
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đź“… Apr 29 2025
An athlete who is not obedient to his or her coach is likely to have a really short and unsuccessful career in sports. He or she will not play on a...
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đź“… Apr 28 2025
My wife coached with the Houston Comets when they were crowned the first WNBA champions. When most people see her championship ring, very few think...
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đź“… Apr 27 2025
Today, whether you are offended on the field or off, diffuse the enemy’s power by taking the matter to God and asking for His wisdom and chosen...
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đź“… Apr 26 2025
I'm sure you can remember some part of your physical training program that you thought was surely designed to kill you. Maybe it was a set of ...
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đź“… Apr 25 2025
Every good athlete wants to become better. It’s almost as if it is ingrained in them and what sets them apart: A good athlete wants to be the...
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đź“… Apr 24 2025
How can a Christian athlete relate to the lyrics of the Christmas song, "The Little Drummer Boy"?