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A New Heart

October 07, 2005

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In our pregame talks, we tell our players to “play with heart!” and encourage them to perform their best. The more our players develop such a vision, the deeper their commitment to the sport becomes. This is exactly what Jesus wants from us. He wants to develop a heart in us that will commit to knowing Him in a deeper, more intimate way. As David said in Psalm 51:10, “God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” As we develop this kind of heart, others will notice.

#30 - StVRP- Jane Albright, Dave Pasch and Dan Britton

March 22, 2008

podcast

Wichita State womens head basketball coach Jane Albright, play-by-play man Dave Pasch,  Senior Vice-President of Ministry Programs Dan Britton, FCA President Les Steckel

Consumed by a Desire to Serve

February 08, 2005

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As Christian competitors, we realize that God has called us to serve. But do we understand that we should be consumed to serve? Is there a consuming fire that burns in us to serve others around us who are hurting and to help those who need to experience the love of Christ through us?

#25 - StVRP - Lorenzo Romar, Derek Fisher and Ken Hutcherson

February 16, 2008

podcast

University of Washington men’s basketball coach Lorenzo Romar, Los Angeles Laker Derek Fisher, former NFL player Ken Hutcherson and FCA President Les Steckel

#56 - StVRP - Jason Elam, Bill Buckley and Ron Curll

September 20, 2008

podcast

Atlanta Falcons kicker Jason Elam, FCA Area Director in Southern Mississippi Bill Buckley, Paralympian Ron Curll, FCA President Les Steckel

What Do You See?

April 18, 2011

What Do You See?
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Johnny was a new student at his school. His parents had taken new jobs out in the suburbs far from his old home in the city. Johnny stood out in the crowd, and he was left alone more often than not. Johnny’s skin color was different than that of most of the students, and he also talked differently. He felt like he was in a foreign country even though he was only 50 miles from his old school. It wasn’t long before he started to despise going to school every day. “Everyone hates me there,” he would tell his folks. That certainly appeared to be true. Except for one boy…

Fit 4 Ever: Fitness Myths

May 07, 2009

Fit 4 Ever: Fitness Myths

Have you ever seen the show “MythBusters”? Every week, these two crazy guys try to separate truth from urban legend. They take commonly accepted ideas like the ones that say eating turkey makes you sleepy or that certain sodas will completely dissolve rusty bolts, and then they prove them to be true or false.

I have to wonder if the Apostle Paul would have been the host of this type of show from a spiritual perspective. He certainly would have had a blast busting the “irreverent and silly myths” of his day with the truth of Jesus!

Families that Exercise Together 2

December 28, 2009

podcast

Exercise and play should be a normal part of your family life.

#62 - StVRP - Malcolm Kelly, Jimmy Page, Fred Goldsmith, Les Steckel

November 01, 2008

podcast

Washington Redskins wide receiver Malcolm Kelly, FCA Health and Fitness executive director Jimmy Page, Lenoir Rhyne College head football coach Fred Goldsmith and FCA President Les Steckel.

Dancing

December 01, 2012

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A Division I basketball school entered its conference tournament as the number eight seed, which meant a low probability of making it to the NCAA tournament. Despite the odds, they achieved that goal by knocking off the one-, two-, and four-seeded teams, thereby earning entry into the NCAA tournament. As one team member summarized, “We put it together when it counted most.” We all know that falling short of our expectations leads to disappointment both on and off the court. However, if we, like that eighth-seeded team, keep looking forward to even a small hope of success, we’ll often be glad we did.

Souled Out

February 08, 2007

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In the world of Oklahoma Sooner athletics, Laura Tomes became a household name this past volleyball season. That was easy to understand considering the fact that, as the middle blocker, she led the OU to its best seasons in nine years, was a critical player in the school's first defeat of the University of Texas Longhorns, and helped her team to the Sweet 16 for only the second time in school history. Tomes played with a lot of heart on the court and easily found herself playing the role of the fan favorite.
 

#27 - StVRP - Phil Dawson, Marty Everding and Troy Vermillion

March 01, 2008

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Cleveland Browns kicker Phil Dawson, former assistant soccer coach at the University of Nebraska Marty Everding, indoor football player Troy Vermillion and FCA President Les Steckel

The Call

May 19, 2009

The Call

It was the winter of 2003. Outside the temperature was cold, but Dr. Steve Lucey’s spirit felt even colder. He was at a loss. Sitting in his Greensboro, N.C., home, he believed God had anointed him to use his sports medicine training on the national level, and he could no longer ignore the burden within. It had consumed him for too long, and now he was certain of its meaning: there was something more that God wanted him to accomplish.

Fit4Ever: Reckless Living

May 01, 2010

Fit4Ever: Reckless Living

The Cambridge Dictionary defines a role model as an admired person who inspires others to copy his or her behavior. Based on this definition, there is no question that athletes, especially in America’s sports-crazy culture, are role models. Unfortunately, those who look up to an athlete for his performance on the field don’t just imitate what he does in his profession. The watching eyes are often influenced to imitate the athlete’s off-the-field behavior, too—in words, clothes, actions, and attitude.

Secret Formula

October 25, 2012

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Every season, coaches and players alike try to figure out the “secret formula” for winning a championship. Throughout my years as a player and coach, I’ve learned that every championship team has one thing in common. That one thing is not talent, it’s not size and it’s not intelligence. Time and time again, the common denominator of a championship team is a servant heart. This shouldn’t come as a surprise to believers. Even Jesus, the King of Kings, spent His entire life serving others. Sometimes He served others by listening to them. Sometimes He encouraged them. Sometimes He washed their feet. Ultimately, He served us all by dying on the cross.

#88 - StVRP - Dan Ellis, Josh Davis, Brian McNeely & Les Steckel

May 02, 2009

podcast

Nashville Predators goalie Dan Ellis, former Olympic Gold Medal swimmer Josh Davis, former college football coach Brian McNeely & FCA President Les Steckel.

The Unseen

March 21, 2011

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One guarantee every coach can make each season is that at some point the season will come to an end. Coaches see dozens of athletes go through their programs. The truth is that we only have these kids for a short while. What mark will we make on them? What little excellences will they take with them as a result of our influence? Will they have developed skills and talents? Will they have learned the value of teamwork? Will they be more disciplined because of what we taught them? These are great questions that any good coach will ask when evaluating his or her effectiveness as a coach. As Christian coaches, however, we need to be asking ourselves an additional set of questions. Have our athletes been affected for eternity? Have we spent time praying for them?

Strength in Weakness

July 06, 2013

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Too Much of a Good Thing?

December 04, 2009

podcast

When does enjoying something good become something bad?

EAT TO LIVE

July 23, 2008

podcast

Do you eat to live or live to eat?

Fit 4 Ever: Put God's Design to the Test!

May 21, 2009

Fit 4 Ever: Put God's Design to the Test!

In America, we believe that we can make everything better. In fact, we relentlessly pursue improvement. And this can often be a good thing! It can make us examine our hearts and actions and get right with God and others. It can bring new advances in medicine, travel, industry and the environment. It can even help us discover and understand God in new and deeper ways.

But many times our efforts to improve on God’s design give us a far inferior result.

You Can't Tell a Ball by Its Cover

October 07, 2005

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There are two sayings that I have heard hundreds of times in my life. One is “You can’t tell a book by its cover,” and the other is an advertising statement that assures us “It’s what’s up front that counts.” I would like to take a little liberty with those two statements and apply them to the world of sports. I think that anyone who has played baseball can attest to the fact that “You can’t tell a baseball by its cover” and “It’s what’s inside that counts.”

Spiritual Medicine

May 07, 2009

Spiritual Medicine

Native Americans, after inventing lacrosse centuries ago, called it “the medicine game.” They said it was a supernatural gift, possessing the power to bond and heal communities.

“People from the tribe hoped if they played hard enough and the ‘Creator’ was pleased with the game, he would take energy from those who played and transfer it to someone sick in the tribe,” said Christian Zwickert, the fifth-year men’s lacrosse coach at Wesley College, a small United Methodist school in Dover, Del.

No Fear

October 07, 2005

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I was in graduate school when the dean from a Christian college where I was working asked me to coach the women’s field hockey team (the team’s head coach had fallen ill). Although I loved playing field hockey, I had never considered coaching. But the players were due to arrive in two days, the dean looked desperate, and I didn’t have the heart to say no. I knew the game like a close friend—how hard could it be?

Good Sport

April 11, 2005

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In some ways it was an uncharacteristic win for Tiger Woods at the 2005 Masters. While entering the final 27 holes four shots behind Chris DiMarco, Woods stormed back with four straight birdies to turn the deficit into a two-shot lead. And just when it looked like he might run away with a big victory, DiMarco showed resolve by sticking with Tiger and sinking his par putt on the final hole to force a playoff. "This was one fun victory, but also a lot of work because I was playing with one heck of a competitor," Woods said. "He put up a heck of a fight."

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