Steve Stricker is one of my favorite golfers—not just because he is great and levelheaded, but because he has faced adversity and come out better for it. Earlier in his…
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Starting Under A Cloud
For college football fans, this is normally an exciting time of the year. Camps are open, schedules are posted, and the first kickoff of the season is only days away.…
Study In Contrasts
Last week, the cities of Boston (NHL) and Dallas (NBA) celebrated long-awaited championships. For both cities, it continued a long tradition of winning—particularly for Boston, arguably the new “Title Town,”…
When the Dream Dies
Sometimes life can be utterly cruel—taking our dreams and longings and crushing them beyond repair. It could be the lifelong minor leaguer who never gets that cup of coffee in…
Starting Over
In recent weeks, the San Francisco 49ers (Jim Harbaugh), Cleveland Browns (Pat Shurmur), Carolina Panthers (Ron Rivera), and Denver Broncos (John Fox) have introduced new head coaches. In a sense,…
Great Expectations
It began with “The Decision”—LeBron James’ announcement that he was leaving Cleveland to join his buddies in Miami with the Heat. Then came the party at the beach, and the…
Hope Deferred
I remember when the first Super Bowl was played in the 1960’s. The Packers were the neighborhood bully, and the Chiefs never had a chance. Two years later, however, the…
The Big D: Disappointment
You don’t have to be a Chicago Cubs fan to understand disappointment. But it helps.
Every sports fan understands the pain. Losing key players in trades. Dropping key playoff games. We…
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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…
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Ache 1: How's Your Attitude?
All athletes share one element of sports: pain. Whether it is the soreness of a weekend warrior who did too much, a Little Leaguer whose team lost the championship game,…
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