As I reflect back on why sports has been such a huge part of my life, I’m drawn to the influence that many of my coaches have had on my life.  All of them helped me to develop mentally and physically, but one had a special interest and desire to help me develop off the field as well.  He had an interest in seeing me develop spiritually.  On September 5, 1992, I asked that coach if he would help me trust JESUS CHRIST as my personal Savior and Lord.  That coach gave me a verse of scripture at has become my life verse.  Philippians 4:13 says: “I can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me.”

            We all need a good coach.  Someone to drive us, support us, and teach us.  Now, after coaching college baseball for 13 years, those coaches are no longer in my daily life.  However, I have learned how to have the Bible as my coach.  As I go through the ups and downs of daily life, I can rely on the scriptures to lead me in the way that I should go.  2 Timothy 3:16 tells us that “all scripture is GOD breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correction and training in righteousness.”

            As the years have passed, I finally understand that the best Coach in the world died for my sins on a cross, and his name is JESUS CHRIST.

 
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