For Coaches Brian Smith For Coaches Brian Smith

7 Habits of a Grateful Coach

Gratitude functions like any other muscle in our body—it gets stronger if we consistently give it attention and push it beyond its level of comfort. Conversely, if we fail to work it out, our ability to be thankful naturally atrophies. It needs to become a habit.

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For Athletes Brian Smith For Athletes Brian Smith

10 Bible Verses for Christian Athletes to Memorize

Ten helpful passages for Christian athletes seeking to live faithfully at the intersection of faith and sport. These verses help build an accurate theology around how to think about God and sport—and become great “plays” the Holy Spirit can use to direct our steps and call audibles when needed.

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For Athletes Brian Smith For Athletes Brian Smith

4 Bible Reading Tips for Athletes

How do we read the Bible as athletes? We pay attention to context, we don’t connect war-like language to competition (or our competitors), we understand the original author’s intent, and we read the wisdom books as wisdom—not promises.

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For Athletes Brian Smith For Athletes Brian Smith

Do Angels Help Athletes?

I think there is a biblical basis to believe God is going to use whatever he has at his disposal, including angels, to work all things for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose.

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