John Wooden, the late, legendary basketball coach for UCLA always kept a cross in his pocket. When asked why, he responded, “To remind me that there is something more important than basketball.”
I really enjoy the game of basketball, but I need to realize some things are more important. I don’t want to be like the fellow who watched so much basketball that his wife said, “I think you love basketball more than me.” To that he thought for a moment and responded, “Yes, Continue reading
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This week I’m attending the Florida College Lectures. The theme is “Of First Importance: He Died and was Buried.” It is a series of studies on the crucifixion. In his forward to the lecture book, FC President Buddy Payne asks, “What could be more important to believers than this glorious message of “Jesus Christ and Him crucified? What message is more desperately needed by a lost and dying world? What better way to be motivated and strengthened in our service to the Lord than to reflect upon his sacrificial death?” Continue reading
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