The Ongoing Need for the Gospel
The gospel is not the first “step” in a “stairway” of truths, rather, it is more like the “hub” in a “wheel” of truth…
The Faith of Adam Wainwright
Adam Wainwright is a very successful Major League pitcher that has become a believer. I was encouraged to see how several people reached out to him and were intentional in helping him grow closer to Christ. A great story of relational ministry…
Back from Summer Vacation…
As you may have noticed, the CSO Blog took a small summer vacation. I’m pleased to inform you though that the Blog is back! Keep checking back for new blog entries…
10 Questions to Turn Your Conversation Toward the Gospel
This blog entry recently appeared on the IX Marks blog. Asking good questions is one of the key elements of being a good evangelist…
The Radical Christianity of Manute Bol
Bol reportedly gave most of his fortune, estimated at $6 million, to aid Sudanese refugees. As one twitter feed aptly put it: “Most NBA cats go broke on cars, jewelry & groupies. Manute Bol went broke building hospitals.”…
Thoughts on Missional
‘Missional’ is a buzz word right now. Ask ten people what the word means and you’ll get ten different answers. To me, the word means: to be on the mission of reaching people…
What Kind of Leader Are You?
First, all three types of leaders are vital in any organization. You cannot make a trip without a destination, a way to get there, and the means to make the travel…
Clean Heart or Don’t Get Drunk
Many times what we see from people is not the “real” issue. It’s just the spewing out of all the crap inside. This is just another reason why Sports Ministry is so vital to refining a person towards holiness…
Perfect Sportsmanship
It was also a lesson made possible only by Christianity. I really don’t know anything about Galarraga’s or Joyce’s beliefs, but I do know that it was Christianity that taught the world the virtues of humility and forgiveness…
Bono on Christianity
I guess I’m what you would call a casual fan of U2. Being too young to experience their rise during the 80’s, I have only a remedial knowledge of their background and story. I have heard over the years that Bono describes himself as a Christian and I’ve also heard people question his faith…