John 21: 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” This passage in John 21 is one of the great moments of the Bible. Peter, the warrior disciple, has […]
What Does a Leader Look Like?
Titus 1: 8 Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. The Washington Times headline summed it up: Gibbs’ Leadership Legacy Unmatched in Pro Sports. The author, Thom Loverro, was referring to Joe Gibbs, a former NFL football coach and a NACAR race car team owner. Making the Pro […]
A Cry for Godly Leadership
1 Peter 5: 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; 2019 may be a significant year for coaching in the National Hockey League (NHL), and by extension minor hockey. Growing up in southern Ontario, Canada, where […]
Are You Willing to Stand in the Gap?
Exodus 32: 11 But Moses sought the favor of the Lord his God. “Lord,” he said, “why should your anger burn against your people, whom you brought out of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand? I enjoy books and articles about leadership, because I believe there is a desperate need for strong leaders of integrity. The title […]
Take Care of My Sheep
John 21 16b “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” I’ve had the privilege of coaching for many years. The majority of that time was spent coaching my kids’ sports teams. While there are always plenty of challenges with clubs, with parents, with officials etc, it was a very […]
Watch your Life
1 Timothy 4: 16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. Picture in your mind the captain of a team. They take their job seriously, watching over each player on the team, making sure that they are making wise decisions, eating well, getting […]
