Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that he testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance musts finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything NIV James 1:2-4 When you face different situations it helps you to grow. In practice the coach may … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Encouragement 201
But I will stay on at Ephesus until Penetcost because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me. I Corinthians 16:8-9 It is fun to play in front of a home crowd. They cheer for you and like what you do. The next step up is to enjoy playing in front of an away crowd. They give you reverse … [Read more...]
Truth and Grace
The one and only son who came from the Father full of grace and truth. John 1:14 NIV You need to bring both of these with you when you step on the court. Some people think that they come full of truth. They know what is right, what everyone should have done, when there is a foul and which way it should go. These people are full of … [Read more...]
Peacemakers, not peacelovers
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Matthew 5:19 NIV Not peacelovers Not Peaceable Not avoiding conflict There will be times of conflict between teammates, with the other team, your coach, the ref, and even the fans. Take an example with the ref. He makes a call against you. You are sure that you … [Read more...]
Power
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love , and of self-discipline. II Timothy 1:7 Three things the spirit provides power, love and self-discipline Three good things to do with a basketball shoot, pass, and dribble Without Power, the other parts don't matter. All you are is a nice guy who finishes … [Read more...]
Love
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love , and of self-discipline. II Timothy 1:7 This isn't some weak starry eyed thing. This love is like what is described in Song of Solomon, flows like a river, burns brighter than a forest fire, and stronger than death. When Jesus says to love your neighbor as … [Read more...]
Self-discipline
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love , and of self-discipline. II Timothy 1:7 There are three good things you can do as a Christian. You can use power, you can use love, or you can use self-discipline. Today, I'm on self-discipline. This is what you use to make yourself do something or not do … [Read more...]
Once a soldier always a soldier
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7 I have a picture that shows an old man with a cane standing outside. His shadow is what he looked like as a marine when he was 20. The caption is Once a soldier, always a soldier. That is partially true. The body goes first, then the mind, and … [Read more...]
Why should I let you in?
To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy -- to the only God our savior, be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore Amen. Jude 24-25 I want to hit the first part of this section -- keep you from … [Read more...]
