Tag: faith

  • Zeal Team 7

    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…

  • Unlocking Your Full Potential

    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…

  • God Is At Work!

    As a college track and field athlete, you know the importance of patience, preparation, and persistence. You train for months—sometimes years—for a single moment of competition. But what if I told you that God is working in your life the same way? Even when you don’t see it, He is preparing you, guiding you, and…

  • No Purpose – No Vision!

    Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Purpose and vision are intricately connected. Without purpose, there can be no vision, and without vision, we lose direction. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us…

  • Our God of Second Chances

    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…

  • The Shepherds’ Story

    Don’t you love stories? Stories play a significant role in society.  They serve as a cornerstone of human culture and communication. Stories are a means of conveying knowledge, values, and shared experiences across generations. We connect with a story.  The Old Testament was passed on to generations through oral tradition. Stories act as vessels for…

  • Those Ants!

    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…

  • Time On Red Bull

    Is time getting away from you?  Track and Field athletes are probably thinking, “Indoor is almost here.”  Cross Country athletes are thinking, “What?! The season has vaporized. Seniors may be thinking that a cap and gown is not that far away.  Most Freshmen are saying, “I didn’t think it would go THIS fast. Even though…

  • 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,…

  • 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…