Raising a Basketball Player
The playoffs of any sport can inspire kids to set new goals and aspirations for their future as an athlete. NCAA March Madness is no different. As the tournament progresses, the tales of hard work, underdog achievement and ultimate glory unfold and inspire boys and girls everywhere to pick up a ball.
Many Christian parents find themselves now...... >Read More
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Golfing Tips: Proper Golf Course Etiquette
A little golf etiquette will go a long way on the golf course. You don't have to be a great golfer, just a knowledgeable one.
If you are not aware of the etiquette of golf you are at the mercy of others. Be aware and golfers all around will appreciate you on the course.
Etiquette means behaving well in a social... >Read More
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Golfing Ministry
Playing golf can be an excellent mission field for the Christian golfer who wants to use his or her recreation to produce fruit for God's kingdom. The contacts and relationships which naturally occur while playing golf provide perfect opportunities to share the Good News of our Savior with those who might never hear it otherwise.
A golfing ministry...... >Read More
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Children Golfing!
When do we begin teaching young children the great game of golf? The answer is, as soon as you feel they are ready, but to make it easy. I like to divide young golfers into two groups - what I call the Pre-ABCs and the After-ABCs.
Pre ABCs age group
The Pre-ABCs are children who are beginning before they know their... >Read More
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Winning Ways
They said I was too small, that I didn't have the strength, that I wouldn't cut it. It has been tough. Sometimes I still feel that I don't have the height or strength to go out and compete against the bigger guys.
But I found it takes a lot more than physical size or strength to make it in life... >Read More
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Beyond the Brass Ring
My dad thought I was born to play basketball. When I was seven years old, he sat me down and said, ‘Pete, if you will let me teach you basketball, maybe one day you will play on the professional level as I did. Maybe you will be on a team that wins the world championship, and they will give... >Read More
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The Rock
I based my whole life on a t-shirt which read: "Basketball is life and the rest is details."
I had finally reached the pinnacle of my basketball career. All the sacrifices, hard work, and persistence had finally paid off. I was going to the 1996 Olympic Games. We were representing Canada, competing against the world's best, chasing after a gold...... >Read More
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The Latest Superbowl Ad Controversy
Most years, the most controversial thing about the Superbowl are the ads... >more
Super Bowl XLIV: Dare to Dream
I am not a football fan, but it’s hard to ignore the... >more
What Do You Fear?
