Author: Administrador

Topics: Choices; Consequences; Free Will; Growth; Maturity; Perspective; Pride; Pruning; Recreation; Spiritual Growth; Trials; Understanding References: Romans 8:2; 1 Corinthians 8:9; Galatians 5:13; 6:7–8; 1 Peter 2:16 Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is the youngest signal-caller ever to win a Super Bowl. In July 2005, a reporter asked Roethlisberger why he didn’t wear a helmet … Continue reading “FREE
TO CRASH”

Topics: Assurance; Faith; Guidance; Loyalty; Providence; Trials References: Proverbs 3:5–6; Jeremiah 29:11; Philippians 4:6–7 Vonetta Flowers was the first person of African descent to win a gold medal for the United States in the Olympic Winter Games. She did that in 2002 after she and teammate Jill Bakken jumped into a speeding bobsled and hurled … Continue reading “LOYALTY
WINS GOLD”

Topics: Discipleship; Generations; Growth; Guidance; Leadership; Maturity; Parenting; Practice; Teachers; Training References: Deuteronomy 6:1–9, 20–25; Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:4; 2 Timothy 1:5 The American women’s relay race team was favored to win the gold medal in the 4-by-100 relay race in the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. The team featured Marion Jones, a … Continue reading “PASS
THE BATON!”

Topics: Attitudes; Church; Cooperation; Faithfulness; Humility; Loyalty; Meekness; Reputation; Teamwork; Thankfulness; Togetherness; Unselfishness References: Matthew 18:4; Luke 22:26; John 13:1–17; Romans 12:3–8; 1 Corinthians 12:7–27; Ephesians 4:11–16; Philippians 2:3–4; James 4:10 In a game between the San Diego Chargers and the Denver Broncos in December 2006, LaDainian Tomlinson, running back for the Chargers, took his … Continue reading “SCORING
FOR THE TEAM”

Topics: Anxiety; Commitment; Courage; Dedication; Despair; Discouragement; Doubt; Endurance; Fear; Limitations; Motivation; Overcoming; Perseverance; Quitting; Steadfastness; Testing; Trials; Weariness References: Luke 21:12–19; Acts 20:24; 1 Corinthians 9:24; Galatians 5:7; 6:9; 2 Timothy 4:7; Hebrews 10:36; 12:1; James 1:2–4 The first half of the New York City Marathon is a party. You’re swept along by 28,000 … Continue reading “MAKING
IT TO THE FINISH LINE”

Topics: Anointing; Christian Life; Divine Power; Experiencing God; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ; New Life; Sports References: Isaiah 40:31; Joel 2:28–29; John 7:37–39; Ephesians 5:18 At age forty-seven, Julio Franco became the oldest player in major league baseball history to hit a home run. A week later, on April 27, 2006, he became the oldest player … Continue reading “JUICED
ON JESUS”

Topics: Advice; Bitterness; Complaining; Counsel; Cynicism; Discouragement; Encouragement; Guidance; Motivation; Optimism; Perseverance References: Nehemiah 4:1–15; Isaiah 41:13; Galatians 6:2; Ephesians 4:15, 29; 5:15–16; Philippians 2:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; 2 Timothy 4:2; Hebrews 3:13 I discovered the importance of healthy counsel in a half Ironman triathlon. After the 1.2-mile swim and the 56-mile bike ride, I … Continue reading “IRONMAN
ATTITUDES”

Topics: Ambition; Consequences; Drugs; Glory; Meaning; Purpose; Sin; Success References: 1 Corinthians 9:24–27; Galatians 6:7–8; Philippians 3:14–21 For sixteen years, linebacker Bill Romanowski ruled the NFL gridiron with vicious tackles and cheap hits. Known as “Romo,” he played with intense hatred and violence on the field, breaking bones and injuring opposing players. Driven by a … Continue reading “GRIDIRON
REGRETS”

Topics: Commitment; Good Deeds; Medical Care; Ministry; Missions; Passion; Priorities; Sacrifice; Service References: Matthew 6:19–20; Luke 9:23–26; 12:33 Kathy Holmgren, wife of Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren, decided to skip Super Bowl XL in 2006 for something she considered more important—a faith-based humanitarian trip to Africa. Holmgren, a nurse, and her daughter, Calla, who … Continue reading “SKIPPING
THE SUPER BOWL”

Topics: Courage; Danger; Death; Evangelism; Faith; Fear; Peace; Prayer References: Joshua 1:9; Isaiah 26:3; Matthew 28:19; Philippians 4:6–7; 1 Peter 5:7 Adriano Moraes is one of the best bull riders in the world. His flawless technique and natural riding ability have won him two world championships. Moraes is also deeply committed to Jesus Christ. “Work, … Continue reading “A
BULL RIDER WITH FAITH”