Ask Seek 4: Inspiration & Prayer
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Prayer for Our Nation
A person for whom I have tremendous respect is Pastor David Jeremiah of Shadow Mountain Church in San Diego, CA. I ran across this prayer that he prays with regard to the election. Please join me in praying this prayer for our nation. As Christians, may we seek His face and His will for tomorrow.…
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Let God Do This!
What an awesome spirit was found in the athletes to whom I spoke last week at the FCA meeting. What a great group. Hey! Take the opportunity to join them each Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Champions Club at the Roundhouse. So, as I closed the message, a sensitivity to the Holy Spirit…
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Hard Words
27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Jesus brings some hard words to put into action and those found in Luke, Chapter 6, are particularly challenging. I mean, who does that? I’m sorry to…
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I’ve Got This!
2 Timothy 2:2 (NIV) “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” Confidence is a crucial factor in the mindset for success. But, are we to take on life on our own and not expect or allow…
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Bummer!
Well, I am certainly identifying with several of you right now. Some of you are facing injury and have been “set aside” for a time of healing and recovery. I’m kind of feeling your pain. I have a knee issue that I thought would be taken care of with surgery. However, as it turns out,…
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Prayer and Athletics
In the world of athletics, physical strength, discipline, and strategy often take center stage, but there is another element that many athletes rely on to navigate the pressures and challenges of their sports: prayer. For many, prayer serves as an integral part of their athletic journey, offering a sense of peace, focus, and purpose. Prayer…
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The Place of Prayer In Athletics
In some circles, prayer and it’s place in athletics could be considered a controversial topic. How appropriate is it for a team to come together in prayer before competition? Why do we pray before competing? How do we pray? Is coming together in that manner being too public with the possible adverse effect of bringing…
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Devotion —- Not Without its Challenges
Devotion is a crucial element in the pursuit of personal goals. If one has an objective of running faster, throwing further or jumping higher, one has to lay a foundation of being devoted to what it will take to get there. That meansdemonstrating a high level of discipline, focus, and perseverance. This type of devotion…
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REQUESTING CONSENT TO EMAIL
Hey, this is Larry Staton. I send a blog post out to WSU TF XC athletes who have given me permission to do so. It is a faith based blog with the purpose of providing inspiration and motivation around topics related to Division 1 athletics. I have pasted a sample below. If you DO NOT…
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Words on the Mound
Looking down at the infield, the coach strides toward his pitcher ejecting a few well soaked sunflower seed shells as he approaches the mound. What do you think they say out there? “You do know this isn’t batting practice and we’re actually trying to win a game out here, right?” “Dude, you are totally destroying…
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