Good insights from SalukiChaplain and Brian Smith in this one

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We minister FOR identity when we name-drop athletes we are working with into casual conversations.

We minister FROM identity when we have the freedom to tell ministry stories without name-dropping the actual people we get the privilege to work with. thechristianathlete.com/blog/sports-mi…

“If you are not your own but belong to Christ, then there is nothing you can do or must do to justify your life.” - Alan Noble thechristianathlete.com/blog/sports-mi…

Proverbs 27:2 conveys a clear message: “Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips.” thechristianathlete.com/blog/christian…

Ten helpful passages for Christian athletes seeking to live faithfully at the intersection of faith and sport. buff.ly/48lch8n

“What do you think about the idea that God maybe rewards people who are faithful to him with a win?” buff.ly/3I2pdFs

Tim Keller excellently outlined a biblical theology of faith and work in 'Every Good Endeavor.'

Here are 25 quotes that I think will deeply resonate with anyone interested in integrating their faith with their vocational calling as a coach. buff.ly/49kjCXd

Discipleship takes place in the huddle. Here are 7 things I tried to impart to the kids I coached this year. buff.ly/49Bxwnq

There are plenty of different ways to glorify God in sports beyond the usual “try your best” and “give God the credit.” buff.ly/49h6wK5

Five ways to think Christianly about the post game God shout out:

1. Celebrate it
2. Pray for the athlete
3. Look in the mirror
4. Look to Jesus
5. Right-size it
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“Don’t be so busy packing up from the Super Bowl party that you miss those 4 seconds that can take on greater significance – especially if we remember that the Christian walk is a way of life, not merely a flashpoint.” thechristianathlete.com/blog/super-bow…

My favorite football day of the year is always the NFL Conference Championships.

The Super Bowl always feels like such a production. Give me the best two teams in each conference in back to back games instead.

And the Lions being one of the teams playing makes it even better!

Really good stuff from Sean Strehlow, reflecting on character development within small-college athletic departments.

He focuses on the different types of identities that can be affirmed and strengthened in and through sports

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Summing up Jeremy Treat's theology of sports:

'Sports are more than a game, they're less than a God, and when seen through the lens of Scripture can be received as a gift to be enjoyed.'

If you're a Christian involved in sports, these online continuing education classes are a great opportunity to learn and grow.

Isaac Lee is cooking up some cool new stuff for the program, too. Give him a follow and be on the lookout for more later this spring 👀

Devotional for athletes from Genesis 13-22...

These ten chapters show a myriad of tests that Abraham (he got a new name!) faced. With exception to a few occasions, like when he lied about his wife being his sister, Abraham shows an uncanny trust that what God promises will

What does it look like, from A to Z, to glorify God in sport?

A - Attitude
B - Baptized
C - Character
D - Discipline
E - Excellence
F - Faithfulness
G - Gratitude
H-Z 👇👇
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