Keep Me From Shortcuts

Several years ago, I was at a youth baseball tournament for some of the best travel teams in the country. The competition was intense, the players were good, and winning was quite an accomplishment. One team took some heat for bringing in players specifically to pitch...

When All You Ever Wanted Isn’t Enough

God doesn’t care how many games you win. I’m convinced of that. Winning doesn’t impress him. After all, he’s God. God doesn’t care how many all-stars you collect on your travel team. I’m convinced of that too. Nor does he care what...

For Those Who Will Do Anything To Win…

What will you do to win? What will you do to reach the goals you’ve set? Some read those questions and immediately think, “I’ll do anything. I’ll work as hard as I need to.” But that’s not what I’m talking about. Those...

Winning with People You Hate

There are some who say team chemistry doesn’t matter. Just get the best players you can find, put them on the field, and success will follow, regardless of whether or not they like each other. Honestly, it’s hard to argue with that. Talent is talent, even...

It’s Great When the “Good Guys” Win

There’s no guarantee that the “good guys” will win, but isn’t it great when they do? When the team dog-piling at the end of the season is led by or filled with guys whose lives are marked by integrity, kindness, and compassion, there’s...