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Ups and Downs
Chicago Cubs rookie Kris Bryant had an interesting game on Wednesday, September 3rd. Bryant hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning that tied the game against the Cincinnati Reds. The very next inning, Bryant made an error with … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Sports, Uncategorized
Tagged Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, following Jesus, illustration, Kris Bryant, ups and downs
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No Penalty Flags
As we approach the start of the college and NFL football seasons, perhaps it is a good time to remember what George Will once said about the game: “Football combines the two worst things about American life. It is violence … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Sports
Tagged football, George Will, illustration, Matthew 5:9, peacemakers, protesters
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Bad Teammate
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will miss at least 6 to 10 weeks after being punched by teammate Ikemefuna Enemkpali in the locker room. Smith suffered a broken jaw that required surgery to repair the injuries. Coach Todd Bowles … Continue reading
Touch ‘Em All!
In a recent Class A minor league baseball game, the Delmarva Shorebirds trailed the Augusta Greenjackets 4-3 in the top of the ninth inning. Then, Shorebirds outfielder Elier Leyva hit a 2-run homer that put his team up by one. … Continue reading
Showing Some Class
Jordan Spieth narrowly missed a date with history on Monday when he came within one shot of making a playoff for the British Open championship. A win would have given him three victories in majors in one year, something that … Continue reading
Need Those Parts!
This past July 4 was a costly holiday for a couple of NFL players. New York Giants defensive lineman Jason Pierre-Paul had to have his right index finger amputated as a result of a fireworks accident. Tampa Bay cornerback C.J. … Continue reading
Lord Helps the Devils?!
It’s tournament time for high school baseball in Lexington, Kentucky. The Henry Clay Devils recently beat Lexington Christian Academy by a score of 3-0. One of Henry Clay’s top players, Cameron Lord, hit a home run and played some good … Continue reading
He’s Still Got It!
Jack Nicklaus participated in the par 3 contest at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, yesterday. The 75-year-old, who is considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time, showed that he still has what it takes. Nicklaus pleased … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Current Events, Leadership, Sports
Tagged illustration, Jack Nicklaus, Jacob, Masters par 3 contest, senior citizens, serving the Lord, worship
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Just Some Ordinary People
Arkansas Razorback men’s basketball coach Mike Anderson had quite a task in preparing for a recent game against the top-ranked Kentucky Wildcats. Noting that his team had an 8-1 deficit in McDonald’s All-Americans, here is what Coach Anderson had to … Continue reading
Fitting Tribute
Last Saturday was the first home game for the University of North Carolina men’s basketball team since the death of their former coach, the legendary Dean Smith. Current North Carolina coach Roy Williams did something special to honor Coach Smith. … Continue reading