Philippians 4:12a I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation The life of an athlete, especially elite athletes is a competitive one. If you ever choose to be content with where you […]
Don’t Compare – Your Calling is Unique
John 21: 22 Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me. This story in John 21 is so interesting. Jesus had appeared for the third time to his disciples, post his resurrection, and he used this opportunity to reinstate Peter. Recall Peter’s darkest hour […]
The Secret of Contentment
Philippians 4:12b I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. It is often difficult for me to listen to professional athletes complain about their contracts. They negotiate and sign a contract, but then a teammate signs a higher contract […]
Excellence and Contentment
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. (1 Timothy 6: 6-7) I read a blog written by a young lady, Josie Kuhlman, who competed in NCAA Division 1 tennis. She described lying sleepless in her bed hours after her tennis team became […]
Should an Athlete be Content?
Psalm 16:6The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. I’ve led various departments and organizations and during that time I have hired many employees. I have often shared with other people that 90% of the best employees I have ever hired, and the best co-workers and bosses I […]
The Danger of Comparison
Philippians 4: 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. September 16, 2018 will long be remembered for two incredible athletic performance. Eliud Kipchoge destroyed the men’s marathon world record running an astounding 2:01:39 at the Berlin Marathon. Not long after, on this Super […]
