Hebrews 10: 39 But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved. Many years ago, I read someone’s blog and the title intrigued me. “The Most Intimidating Athletes of the Past 25 Years”. The author’s list included: boxer Floyd Mayweather Junior who retired […]
His Yoke is Easy
Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me…and you will find rest for your souls. In my younger years I participated in various endurance races, often with my good friend Doug. One of the highlights was when we […]
When You are Treated Unfairly
James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. If you are involved in sports, especially competitive sports, you will almost certainly experience some form of unfair treatment at some point in your athletic career. You may be […]
Are you “In the Pit”?
Genesis 37:24 And they took him and threw him into a pit. The pit was empty; there was no water in it I am an ice hockey fan and have faithfully followed the Toronto Maple Leafs, since I was a child. They have a storied existence but have not won the Stanley Cup in my […]
The Valley of Baca – Refreshment in Trials
Psalm 84:6 As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. No one knows the exact ancient location of the Valley of Baca, but it was apparently the only passageway into the high hills where Israel’s Cities of Refuge were located. […]
The Promise of Suffering
2 Corinthians 1:8 We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure… A friend hears you’re competing in marathons and decides that they’re going to do one. You share all your stories of the comradery […]
