Remember the Cost
The 4th of July is for celebrating our independence. Memorial Day is for remembering the cost. Work that produces a good result, whether it is the satisfaction of a completed
Do you know what you believe?
More from the Matheny Manifesto “I need to let you know where I stand. I have no hidden agenda. I have no ulterior motive other than what I said about
The Need for Discipline
Here is some more from the Matheny Manifesto. “There is not an excuse for lack of hustle on a baseball field. From the first step outside the dugout they will
The Cost of Heroism
“Being a Christian is less about cautiously avoiding sin than about courageously and actively doing God’s will.” During the month of heroes I challenge myself to pay closer attention to
Character qualities of a hero
February is Black History month. On the Welcome to the Big Leagues blog it is also a month of Heroes–heroes and what it takes to be a hero. Heroes are
All men dream, but not equally.
“All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the
Dreams alive with vitality
Along with a few other guys, I’m reading Orthodoxy, a book by G.K. Chesterton. This book is considered a classic in Christian philosophy and apologetics. I think he has such an
For Such a Time As This
“History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.”–Winston Churchill. Most of the time I feel like I am caught in the flow of current trends and
Very Important People–To Me!
I’m rich in people! True wealth. Today I express thanks for Gary Foster. He introduced me to Jerry Jenkins, one of the best selling Christian authors of all time–he’s writen over
I Have a Dream
I’m thankful I still have a dream. When I am finished speaking the “Your Life Matters” message to Fellowship of Christian Athletes and God’s Grace Community Church, I realize I’m living the dream.
