“Way to go, Coach. Way to teach you players to play dirty!” the frustrated parent from the opposing team blurted out and then walked away. “I hope at least one…
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Sometime over the past few decades a mindset of “fair” has developed, calling for everyone to finish in the exact same place and receive the exact same reward…
I was feeling guilty as I sat there, just watching and not volunteering, as I don’t normally get some down time like that. However, God allowed me the opportunity to…
Nowhere else, the writer seems to imply, could such community, such “camaraderie,” be found…
It isn’t just sports that stoke my desire to win. In addition to the entertainment industry called professional sports, competition is something that impacts us every day of our lives…
The way believers coach, spectate, and play sports communicates something about their faith…
Had I known the coach better, I think I would have probed into what appeared as a lack of continuity in his comments and his behavior.
The longer I am around sports the more I realize that asking for someone’s definition of sportsmanship is like asking for someone’s opinion. Everyone has one…
In Mark Chanski’s book, Womanly Dominion: More Than a Gentle Quiet Spirit, two coaching slogans are mentioned, “Play your position!” and “Win it!”…
Simple Idea, Profound Impact I came across this quote recently from Tim Keller about preaching: “A man who is not deeply involved in personal shepherding, evangelism, and pastoral care will be…
At CSO, we write on the brokenness of sports. As you read what we say, you might get the message that we think competition is bad. We don’t. However others…
This blog from the Cripplegate seems very appropriate for sports. Here are some excerpts: “Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. …” – Matthew 6:9 – Everything we ask…
Failure is a part of life. We all live with the failures of others. More importantly, we also live with ours. How do you respond to these failures? Do you…
Most people wouldn’t see any problem with having sports facilities as their church. Think of the many blessings it provides. It creates opportunities for ministry, right? It’s centralized and easier…
We all have heard the phrase “sports build character.” In the face of this axiom, John Wooden objects. John Wooden is considered by many to be one of the greatest…