I’m a track and field coach, so I love it when the summer Olympics come around.  The United State always has a powerhouse track team that typically reserves spots on the podium, especially in the sprints.  We may not always have THE fastest guy in the world, but the depth of our sprinter pool is [...]

I remember when the movie “Speed” came out.  It was the one of those movies that I think set the tone for what action movies needed to be like from then on… 90% action, 10% everything else.  Now, I don’t think that is what makes a great movie, but Speed was the first movie I [...]

I am a good ol’ southern boy that loves college students, which means there are two constants in my life.  I hate cold weather and I like staying up late and sleeping in.  However, the older I get the more appreciation I have for the peace of a winter morning.  I have a new discipline [...]

You know… life is all about our perspective.  I’ve found that most people tend to focus so much on the negative things in their lives rather than all the amazing blessings they have.  I’m not sure why this is true, but it certainly seems to be the norm from my experience.  Every now and then [...]

I’m sitting here by a crackling fire with 6 inches of snow on the ground tonight, and God’s word is just soaking into my head.  I’m reading through the book of Joshua.  I love this book… Joshua takes over for Moses (arguably the greatest leader in all of Israel’s history) and he gets the task [...]

This morning my friend Andy and I did some prayer walking in some of the local neighborhoods.  It’s cool how as you walk and pray for homes and things you see, how God just brings things to your mind.  As I walked on this cool, brisk morning, I was struck by the massive homes before [...]

Do you remember when you fell in love?  I do!   Trust me on this, as hard as it may be to believe… I was the farthest thing from a ladies man when I was young.  I’ve only had one serious relationship my entire life and that is with my wonderful wife Denise.  And you [...]

Well… the Stephens in me is poking up it’s persistent head again and it is beckoning me to get back into racing shape!  Years of injuries and wear and tear on my joints are not making this venture very easy, but I’m a pretty stubborn guy, so I’m making a run at it.  How do [...]

I’m sitting here in bed tonight… and my mind is racing!  I coach over at Glenelg High School and I come in contact with so many high school students everyday… and most of them do not have a clue about the abundant life that Christ offers them.  On my wrestling team (my current coaching position) [...]

Alright… confession time… I love sports! No, I mean… I LOVE sports! It’s kinda ridiculous sometimes. Right now I’m trying to juggle my sports obsessions. My Cowboys are in the thick of a nasty playoff race… my Tarheels are looking like the clear favorites to win it all… and the defending [...]