Archive for 'Media'
First Wheelchair Golfer at St. Andrews
(Video Embedded Above) ESPN’s E:60 presented an inspiring story about Mike Reeder, a Vietnam War veteran that lost his legs in an explosion during combat, and yet one who excels at golf. Mike left an historic mark in golf on the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland, where he became the first wheelchair golfer [...]
Full StoryOne Thousand Premieres // Four Stones
(Video embedded above) One Thousand Premieres is a campaign to bring one of the greatest faith stories to the silver screen. It’s the story of David and Goliath, in its time period, but presented in a progressive cinematic style for the next generation. Rather than distributing it through conventional theaters, they are building a network [...]
Full StoryG.O.S.P.E.L // Propaganda
Before a recent youth summer series at Sandals Church, I had not heard of the artist Propaganda. Every Friday night of the series, teaser clips would play leading up to the finale live show. The video above is the opening act of Propaganda’s show and then followed by tracks from the Art Ambidextrous album. It [...]
Full StoryThe Radical Experiment
I recently finished reading Radical: Taking back your faith from the American Dream and was deeply challenged with the way I currently live my life. Quite honestly, it beat me up. It’s a challenging read, but an important read for anyone who takes following the Way of Jesus seriously. The challenge is for the Christian/Church [...]
Full StoryThe Role of Sports Ministry in the Local Church
After reading through the book, It: how churches and leaders can get it and keep it, I came across a chapter that challenged me to rethink the role of sports ministry in the local church. The author of It, pastor Craig Groeschel of Lifechurch.tv, points to a similar topic found in the book, Simple Church, [...]
Full StoryHow You Play Matters
This post is from a series of life lessons published in the “Be a Baller” booklet designed for players in a Baller Basketball league. With a win-at-all-costs mentality that has saturated all levels of sports competition, I proposed the following lesson. Does how you play the game of basketball, your character, matter? What should your [...]
Full StoryNew Book List
If you are like me, there were a few books on your wish list for Christmas. I don’t have any of the latest e-book readers yet, so I received the good-old fashioned hardcover/paperback editions. The following are new books on my list: 1. Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit by Francis [...]
Full StoryNew Basketball Coaching Gig and Resources
I’ve had a growing desire to coach basketball for the last year or so. Here recently an opportunity presented itself to team up with a long time friend and former high school and college teammate as the assistant men’s varsity basketball coach, if it worked out with my work schedule. I have decided to take [...]
Full StoryLatest Family Photo Shoot
We recently booked a photo shoot with a friend, Lori-Lynn Navarro, for our little guy and snapped a few extras with the family. We were surprised how long Josias held himself up on the bike. He didn’t want to get off. Future Baller. Little guy loving his lollipop. Love my family. Thank you Lori-Lynn.
Full StoryDefining Success in Athletics
In the booklet, Be A Baller, John Wooden influenced many of its pages. The first life lesson is on the subject of defining success. How do you define success in athletics? What does success look like? John Wooden, 10-time NCAA Champion and one of the most influential persons in athletics and life, defines success as [...]
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John Garner
John Wooden
Ron Harvey
Stuart Weir
Tony Dungy
