Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors, Episode 3. In 2015, the Warriors defeated the Cavaliers to win the NBA Finals, 4 games to 2. In 2016, the Cavaliers defeated the Warriors to win the NBA Finals, 4 games to 3. In 2017, who knows what will happen? LeBron James, the best basketball player in the … Continue reading NBA Finals 2017
Category: Sports Talk
My Favorite Sports Teams
Because people are always asking me which teams I root for, I've listed my favorite teams below. After you get past the top two or three teams for each of these sports, I really don't care who wins. Sports are fun, but I work hard to not allow them to become an idol in my … Continue reading My Favorite Sports Teams
Forerunners
The nation of Israel had turned their backs on the Lord. God had given them strong warning and had revealed to them their future captivity because of their sin. But, God being rich in his mercy did not leave them hopeless but looked forward, to reveal hope, mercy and grace and forgiveness for the nation of Israel. … Continue reading Forerunners
Six Reasons I Love The Winter Olympic Games
There are lots of reasons to enjoy the Winter Olympics. See if my six reasons are the same as yours. 1. Once every four years, people remember the difference between bobsled, skeleton and luge sleds. Do you know the difference? 2. You realize how these games originated. For instance, biathlon originated when two guys were … Continue reading Six Reasons I Love The Winter Olympic Games
4 Years Ago in Vancouver: A Day-by-Day Journal of My Experience as a Chaplain at the Olympic Games
With today being the opening ceremonies of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, I'm remembering the opportunity the Lord opened up for me to serve as a chaplain during the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. There was so much the Lord did there in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. The Bible says this in Psalm … Continue reading 4 Years Ago in Vancouver: A Day-by-Day Journal of My Experience as a Chaplain at the Olympic Games
A Prayer for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games
"Dear Heavenly Father, We are overwhelmed by the beauty of Your creation. When we look at the snow-covered mountains and the crashing waves of the ocean, we are amazed. We pray that Your creation causes people to be drawn to You. Thank you, Lord, for the skills you have given the athletes, and the passion … Continue reading A Prayer for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games
Happy Super Bowl Sunday
God planted a tree a few years ago, and it's grown into quite the goal post in our back yard. If my kids could learn to kick a football through it, they could have a long NFL career. 😉 Hope your Super Bowl Party is lots of fun. Eat some yummy food, enjoy the game, … Continue reading Happy Super Bowl Sunday
Flag Football
Once again this spring, I had the opportunity to coach my son's flag football team. We had a great group of boys. Of the nine boys, three had played tackle football before, two had played flag football a few seasons, and four were brand new to the sport. The boys had fun, and each player … Continue reading Flag Football
Shooting, Skiing & Honoring God
I wanted to share with you the story of one of the athletes that we had the privilege of ministering to in Lake Placid, NY. Her name is Hilary Saucy, and she competes in the winter sport of biathlon: cross-country skiing and shooting. Hear her story in her own words: "Since a young child, I … Continue reading Shooting, Skiing & Honoring God