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…
Learning Contrition, Mercy & Forgiveness on the Baseball Field
As unique as this story is, perhaps the most under-reported aspect of it has been the sportsmanship and maturity exhibited by both the pitcher and the umpire. I really don’t think either of them could have handled the situation any better…
Contentment vs. Ambition
Can we be ambitious AND content in all situations? Maybe an interesting topic for discussion…
What’s Your Goal?
My challenge to anyone reading this is to dig deep inside yourself and identify if you have made a ‘good’ desire a ‘bad’ goal. For many of us it will take a lot of courage to go to that place because it is very deep and dark…
The Gospel vs. Religion
I came across this matrix below at Buzzard Blog and thought it was such a great reminder of the differences between the gospel and religion, or “do” vs. “done.” If you’re like me, you can’t be reminded of this enough…
God Will Get It Done
Everything I have learned in sports outreach, training in relational outreach and God’s commands in the Bible continually whisper softly into my ear as I am conversing with my new friends, “invite them in my home, initiate more, get their numbers, share my faith”…
What You Should Be Reading–Thursday Edition
Over the years I have noticed that when I call people to live sacrificially and radically for the Great Commission, many people respond immediately, but out of a sense of guilt or obligation… and it rarely lasts…
Five Major Trends for Churches in America
For those of us in sports ministry at local churches–these trends will have a major impact on the way we do ministry…