Jesus Christ died so that persons who are spiritually dead in their sins might be made alive in Him. The good news of the gospel is that Jesus died for our sins, was buried and rose again on the third day. The hope of the gospel is that anyone can be saved if he will … Continue reading Praying for the Lost By Name

Join the conversation on Sunday mornings at 10:00am with Running the Race ... helping you to run well and finish strong in the race of faith. Hear a message of hope and real life stories of when faith intersects sports. You'll enjoy inspirational conversations with coaches and athletes about how their faith has served them in … Continue reading Running the Race – Radio Show

Let me start with a confession: I am a task-oriented person. I make lists. When I finish a task on my list, it's time to move on to the next task. This works beautifully for me in my own little world. However, as a leader it can be detrimental to the people and organization whom … Continue reading Valuing Those Who Serve

John 3:16is an inexhaustible Bible text! The Bible teaches, “For God so loved the world,that He gave His One and Only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life.” All highways of divine truth meet at this cross road. One theologian has declared that this verse is shallow enough for … Continue reading CROSS Roads of Eternity

There are two subjects that people do not want preachers to address … sin and money. However, sin is our greatest problem and the very reason Jesus came to die on the cross. And money reflects our priorities. Jesus actually addressed the subject of money more than the subjects of heaven and hell. It was … Continue reading Kingdom Generosity

Reading is a drudgery for most people. We live in a visual culture where information is gained at the click of a button. With the advent of DVR’s, On Demand Cable and Web Streaming, there is no reason to have to wait through commercials to get to the end of the story or program. I … Continue reading Leaders are Readers

We must remember 3 things when we pray:1. We must remember the love of God, which ever desires only what is best for us. 2. We must remember the wisdom of God, which alone knows what is best for us. 3. We must remember power of God, which alone can bring to pass what is … Continue reading Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep …

Discipline tends to be a word that evokes negative images in a person’s mind. However, without discipline we would not have the vast array of technological advancements nor the exciting sports records we know today. “Discipline without direction is drudgery” (Donald Whitney; Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life; p 15). The apostle Paul wrote, “… discipline yourself for … Continue reading Journaling through the Journey

The end goal of any endeavor will determine the process that one uses to achieve the goal. For example, if a person wants to lose weight and tone up his muscles he is going to establish a process of healthy eating and regular exercise. If an athlete wants to improve her overall game performance then … Continue reading Goal Determines Process