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Anxious Moments

October 26, 2011

This past Sunday night, I was in Melbourne, Australia, where I had been doing some Bible teaching. That night, the New Zealand All Blacks played against France in the finals…

Handling Setbacks

February 25, 2011

It is obvious that one of the most significant keys to athletic achievement is the ability to stay healthy. When players are perpetually hurt, they can’t be on the field…

Ordinary Versus Extraordinary

August 4, 2010

For years, the gold standard in professional golf has been the 59, and that score had only been done three times in PGA Tour history before this year—by Al Geiberger…

Preparing for Battle

July 30, 2010

Anyone who has ever played high school or college football knows what it is to suit up. You get taped, you get on your pads, you put on the uniform,…

Praying To Win

June 4, 2010

We hear it often in post-game interviews in almost every sport. “I was just praying that I’d make that field goal… we really needed a win.” Or, “That last pit…

A Different Game

May 26, 2010

I just returned from two weeks in Australia and New Zealand, where I once again had the opportunity (or challenge) to try and understand Australian Rules Football, or “Footy” as…

The influence a mom can have can last for generations. Gwen Diaz, Mother to Braves outfielder Matt Diaz will help us understand why trusting God and spending time in prayer were key to her role as a mom.

Get Our Daily Bread Mailed Directly To You!

Someone once said, “If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time.” Developing a clear set of goals is important for every aspect of our lives, including our relationship with God. Keep your focus on the Lord throughout the…