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Category Archives: Sports
Mother’s Encouragement
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was concerned about his injured left ankle and his team’s fortunes in the NBA playoffs. Then he received a late night phone call from his Mom on Mother’s Day weekend. She gave him a … Continue reading
Felt the Pain
The boy coming up to pinch hit was by far the smallest player on his baseball team, but he approached the batter’s box with great zeal and determination. Pounding the plate with his bat, he eagerly awaited the first pitch. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Sports
Tagged fear, gentleness, hurting others, illustration, Philippians 4:5, serving the Lord
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Voice of Reason
A lot of people are speaking out on the recent announcement by veteran NBA player Jason Collins that he is a homosexual. Kobe Bryant tweeted his encouragement to Collins, urging him to stand against “the ignorance of others”. Martina Navratilova … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Sports
Tagged Bible, Chris Broussard, Christian, homosexual NBA player, homosexuality, Jason Collins
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Impressive Youth
Guan Tianlang, 14, of China, recently became the youngest player to ever compete in the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National. He played exceptionally well in the first round, shooting a 1-over-par 73. His impressive outing earned him a standing … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Sports
Tagged Guan Tianlang, illustration, Masters tournament, teenage golfer, youth in church
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Shepherding the Injured
Luke Hancock played a key role in the Louisville men’s basketball team’s march to the national championship. Coming off the bench, Hancock provided scoring and leadership to help the Cardinals earn the top prize in college hoops. Hancock’s leadership … Continue reading
Those Entrusted to You
Rutgers has fired basketball coach Mike Rice after a videotape surfaced that showed him physically and verbally abusing his players. Many people are shocked at his behavior, and some are calling for the dismissal of other people associated with the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events, Leadership, Sports
Tagged 1 Peter 5:2-3, abusive basketball coach, authority, illustration, Mike Rice, Rutgers
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Lasting Value
Coach Billy Donovan led the University of Florida to NCAA championships in basketball in 2006 and 2007. Here is what he had to say recently about the quest for titles—“Your whole entire life, you’re chasing this trophy, this crystal ball. … Continue reading
If One Suffers
University of Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware just suffered a gruesome leg injury in a regional final game of the NCAA Tournament. Players on both teams were obviously deeply impacted by the severity of the injury. Ware’s teammates were very … Continue reading
Nothing Left Out
When Alex Permann made a half-court shot before the Missouri Valley Conference championship basketball game, he thought he had won $50,000. The contest required that he make a layup, free throw, three-pointer and half-court shot in 24 seconds in order … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged Alex Permann, grace, half-court shot, illustration, no condemnation, Romans 8:1, salvation
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Celebrating the Victory
There have been a lot of upsets in college basketball this season, and with those jubilant victories come the court-storming celebrations, as the fans of the home team stream onto the court to rejoice in the victory. Some coaches are … Continue reading
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