AUDIENCE OF ONE

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” -Proverbs 3:5–6 I recently read the story of Dennis Wong. Dennis was a Division II collegiate football player....

Christmas in July

Christmas in July has been around for a while. Did you ever wonder who dreamed this up in the first place? Come to find out, it was started in 1933 at a girls’ camp in North Carolina. The first Christmas in July included Christmas Carols and a Christmas tree...

Divine Attire

As a woman who definitely appreciates beautiful clothing, it isn’t surprising I’m drawn to the scripture found in Colossians. Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness...

MAKE YOUR LAST GAME YOUR BEST GAME

In 2 Timothy, the Apostle Paul looks back on his life and says: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7 ESV) On December 28, 2000, the Atlanta Thrashers were about to face the New York Rangers at...

What’s Your One Thing?

Looking back in the rearview mirror of my life, I remember one conversation with my junior hockey coach that profoundly impacted me. His name was Bert Templeton. I had a love-hate relationship with Coach. I hated him because he demanded so much from me, and I loved...

CHECKMATE: ANXIETY AND FEAR

Amazon recently released statistics from their most popular Kindle books. They revealed the most highlighted verse in the Bible. Can you guess what it was? “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your...