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  • A New Heart

    October 07, 2005

    devotional
    Set: 

    In our pregame talks, we tell our players to “play with heart!” and encourage them to perform their best. The more our players develop such a vision, the deeper their commitment to the sport becomes. This is exactly what Jesus wants from us. He wants to develop a heart in us that will commit to knowing Him in a deeper, more intimate way. As David said in Psalm 51:10, “God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” As we develop this kind of heart, others will notice.

  • I’m Tired . . . He’s Not

    October 07, 2005

    devotional
    Set: 

    When David wrote this instructive psalm, he was in trouble. He was most likely cowering in a hole dug deeply into a hill, hiding from enemies that were pursuing him. He was lonely, desperate and in need of help. As he hid from his adversaries, he felt out of control and uncertain of the future. So David implored the Lord for guidance, acknowledging in this time of distress that his trust and confidence had to come from God.

  • The Right Choice

    October 07, 2005

    devotional
    Set: 

    What does it take to win the game? The answer to this question often dictates the primary philosophy that coaches use as the basis of their decisions. Under ever-increasing pressure to win, every coach and player has been encouraged to bend or break the rules. In the world of sports, why is it so difficult to discern what constitutes cheating?

  • Self-Sacrifice

    October 07, 2005

    devotional
    Set: 

    When most sport seasons end, numbers get crunched. As coaches, it’s easy for us to get caught up in this number crunching, especially as the media highlights our career wins, the titles we’ve won and the number of “Coach of the Year” awards we’ve received.

    But any true coach knows that records are not what are important. Having the opportunity to work with athletes and make a difference in their lives is what is important. Coaches, like players, make a lot of sacrifices to develop winning teams, but most will tell you those sacrifices and successes are for the athletes—for the joy of watching players mature and grow.

  • The Coaching Field . . . Our Mission Field

    October 07, 2005

    devotional
    Set: 

    Competition is an obvious part of the coaching life, resulting in either winning or losing. But God’s Word reminds us not to get so caught up in the results that we forget to take care of the flock—the athletes—who have been put under our watch.

    Of course, we all want to win. Yet if we forget that we’re really working toward an imperishable crown (as Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 9:25), then we’ve lost sight of why we’re coaching in the first place. In other words, just as we live our lives to please the Good Shepherd, so too should we coach our players with the same goal. In the process, we’ll serve as examples to the sheep. 

  • Fields of Faith 21.5 Days with God - Day 15

    October 06, 2005

    bible_study

    Pray

    Begin by thanking God for the new day and then ask Him to help you learn from what you read. Prepare yourself by:

    Clearing your mind and being quiet before the Lord
    Asking God to settle your heart
    Maybe listening to worship music
    Asking God for a teachable heart

    Read

    Read the chapter below. You can either read below or read your physical Bible. Read it slowly, take it all in.

    Examine

    Ask yourself the following questions after reading your chapter for the day. Write your answers down in a journal or notebook you can use just for your time with God.

  • Fields of Faith 21.5 Days with God - Day 16

    October 05, 2005

    bible_study

    Pray

    Begin by thanking God for the new day and then ask Him to help you learn from what you read. Prepare yourself by:

    • Clearing your mind and being quiet before the Lord
    • Asking God to settle your heart
    • Maybe listening to worship music
    • Asking God for a teachable heart

    Read

    Read the chapter below. You can either read below or read your physical Bible. Read it slowly, take it all in.

    Examine

    Ask yourself the following questions after reading your chapter for the day. Write your answers down in a journal or notebook you can use just for your time with God.

  • Fields of Faith 21.5 Days with God - Day 17

    October 04, 2005

    bible_study

    Pray

    Begin by thanking God for the new day and then ask Him to help you learn from what you read. Prepare yourself by:

    • Clearing your mind and being quiet before the Lord
    • Asking God to settle your heart
    • Maybe listening to worship music
    • Asking God for a teachable heart

    Read

    Read the chapter below. You can either read below or read your physical Bible. Read it slowly, take it all in.

    Examine

    Ask yourself the following questions after reading your chapter for the day. Write your answers down in a journal or notebook you can use just for your time with God.

  • Fields of Faith 21.5 Days with God - Day 18

    October 03, 2005

    bible_study

    Pray

    Begin by thanking God for the new day and then ask Him to help you learn from what you read. Prepare yourself by:

    Clearing your mind and being quiet before the Lord
    Asking God to settle your heart
    Maybe listening to worship music
    Asking God for a teachable heart

    Read

    Read the chapter below. You can either read below or read your physical Bible. Read it slowly, take it all in.

    Examine

    Ask yourself the following questions after reading your chapter for the day. Write your answers down in a journal or notebook you can use just for your time with God.

  • Fields of Faith 21.5 Days with God - Day 19

    October 01, 2005

    bible_study

    Pray

    Begin by thanking God for the new day and then ask Him to help you learn from what you read. Prepare yourself by:

    • Clearing your mind and being quiet before the Lord
    • Asking God to settle your heart
    • Maybe listening to worship music
    • Asking God for a teachable heart

    Read

    Read the chapter below. You can either read below or read your physical Bible. Read it slowly, take it all in.

    Examine

    Ask yourself the following questions after reading your chapter for the day. Write your answers down in a journal or notebook you can use just for your time with God.

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