Tag: christianity

Beyond athletics, there is a higher calling with which every Christian athlete must wrestle: What is God’s calling on my life?  If you are asking that question, you are demonstrating a pursuit that goes well beyond athletic success—it’s about discovering how to glorify Christ in every arena of life. Before we can talk about the…

Leadership gets all the headlines. Teams look for captains, schools hand out leadership awards, and we love the idea of being the one others look up to. But for a Christian athlete, leadership only grows out of something deeper: “followship”. Followship is the art of following well—listening, learning, obeying, humbling yourself, and trusting God’s direction.…

Actually, The Plan came together really well for many of you this year and at the Conference meet. Congratulations on an absolutely powerful year. But, even with the successes, you have faced the challenges. You know the power of preparation. You train for weeks—months even—strategizing, conditioning, visualizing success. “This is my moment.” But sometimes, it…

In the heat of the season, when practices get grueling, meets are stacked back to back, and academic deadlines loom large, it’s easy to lose the fire you started the season with. Passion gets worn down by pressure. Enthusiasm turns to exhaustion. And somewhere along the way, zeal—true, God-fueled energy—starts to fade. But Romans 12:11…

Where is your Confidence Level right now?  Look at your calendar. How many weeks until the Outdoor Conference meet?  Some might say, “Well, I won’t know my confidence level until I compete in a meet or two.  No.  Confidence starts now. Confidence is the difference between stepping onto the track, the runway or into the…

So,  what was your New Year’s Resolution for 2012?  Too far back?  How about 2020?  What Resolutions did you make for that year?  If you do remember it might be because your resolutions are the same every year. : ) That’s probably not a fair assessment.  But… How many of you can tell me what…

Self-motivation is the driving force that helps us to take initiative, persevere through challenges, and achieve our goals. Willpower alone is not going to cut it. The true catalyst for meaningful accomplishments stems from a deeper purpose and understanding of who we are and what we are called to do. Self-motivation aligns with our faith…

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,…