Pictured: Marshall Wales, NCAA Division 1 playoffs, spring of 2023. Sam Houston vs. Oregon State. God is the first and greatest athlete. Don’t think so? What weight can He not lift? What speed can He not travel? What target will He fail to hit? Surely the best-known athlete in the Bible is David. And DavidContinue reading “Athletic Gifts and Fitness Come From God. 2 Samuel 22:8-18, 30-40.”
Category Archives: God Equips the Saints
Comfort for Parents Who Have Regrets. Philippians 1 and 2.
I worry a bit about failing to do all we could as parents. I have regrets. Today I read a verse that brings me comfort. Paul writes to his spiritual children: “I am confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day ofContinue reading “Comfort for Parents Who Have Regrets. Philippians 1 and 2.”
HOW SMALL IS YOUR PART? Matthew 13:31-32.
They say, “there are no small parts, only small actors,” but the truth is—there ARE small parts. You can be the star or you can be “Man in the crowd number 2.” Do you ever feel that way about your life? Like your part is small? You have an unnamed role, a face in theContinue reading “HOW SMALL IS YOUR PART? Matthew 13:31-32.”
“Lord, I’m Willing to be Made Willing.”
The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He wishes. Proverbs 21:1. What a powerful promise! God can literally change ANY heart! He can turn the lost back to himself. He can help us find the right paths. He can make us desire in ourContinue reading ““Lord, I’m Willing to be Made Willing.””
There Are No Small Parts, Only Small Actors.
Auditioning for a Shakespeare play is an adventure—you never know what role you might receive. From a pool of college students a director might cast human roles of all ages plus monsters, ghosts, and fantastic creatures of all kinds. Perhaps you hoped to play Fairy Queen Titania, but find yourself cast as “fairy number two.”Continue reading “There Are No Small Parts, Only Small Actors.”
David’s Secret.
How did David have the courage to face Goliath? David was POSITIVE he would kill this man who was ten feet tall. David was so confident, he persuaded Saul to risk everything on David—not a soldier, but an untested boy. How was he so sure? David had previously killed lions and bears when they snatchedContinue reading “David’s Secret.”
The Spirit of the Lord Will Control You.
I wrote recently of Samson, Gideon, David, Noah, Moses, and Elijah—men whose achievements followed a deep indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The phrase the Holman translation uses is “the Spirit of the Lord took control,” as in this passage about King Saul: “The Spirit of the Lord will control you; you will prophecy with [theContinue reading “The Spirit of the Lord Will Control You.”
Scotty.
Scotty is NBA-tall. At six-foot, nine inches, he is taller than the average pro (6’7”). Scotty is handsome too, with wavy black hair and dimples. I played basketball with Scotty a few times. My novice skills were useless against him, yet Scotty dogged himself constantly. I’ll never forget the way he practiced three-pointers, yelling “OFF!”Continue reading “Scotty.”
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