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Category Archives: Sports
Can’t Be Found?
David Feherty, an analyst for the Golf Channel, described an errant shot by saying, “That ball is so far left, Lassie couldn’t find it if it was wrapped in bacon.” Only those who have played the game can … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor, Sports
Tagged golf, illustration, Jesus, Lassie, Luke 19:10, salvation
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What’s It To You?
17-year-old amateur golfer Beau Hossler found himself in sole possession of the lead early Friday at the U.S. Open tournament. Then the tough course caught up with him, and he dropped out of the lead. I have a 17-year-old friend … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged Beau Hossler, following Jesus, illustration, performance, Tiger Woods, U.S. Open golf tournament
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Fair Judging
There is a huge uproar in the world of professional boxing after the controversial outcome of the welterweight title fight Saturday night in Las Vegas. Most observers thought that Manny Pacquiao successfully defended his title against challenger Timothy Bradley. However, … Continue reading
Never Give Up!
On April 7, 1969, Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitcher Don Drysdale gave up a home run to Cincinnati’s Pete Rose on the very first pitch of the game. Drysdale threw his second pitch to Bobby Tolan, and Tolan hit a home … Continue reading
Hands on the Wheel
Former Florida State head football coach Bobby Bowden once told one of his players, “Son, you’ve got a good engine, but your hands aren’t on the steering wheel.” This was the old coach’s way of telling the young man that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged Bobby Bowden, coaching, fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22-23, illustration, self-control
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Better Toss
I recently saw something at a high school baseball game that I had never seen before. A batter drew a walk and tossed his bat toward the dugout. However, his bat landed far short of where he intended. Most players … Continue reading
Out of Position
On Sunday, May 6, both teams ran out of pitchers in a 17-inning game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox. It was described as “a crazy game at Fenway Park”. It was the first major league game … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Sports
Tagged baseball, illustration, Nehemiah, out of position, pitcher
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Perfection
On Saturday, April 21, 2012, Chicago White Sox pitcher Phil Humber threw a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners. A perfect game is a rarity in the big leagues. Humber’s gem was only the 21st perfect game in major league … Continue reading
Living Up to Your Name
The sports world is still buzzing about the vicious elbow that Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace threw to the head of Oklahoma Thunder player James Harden last Sunday. World Peace insists that it was not done maliciously. The … Continue reading
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