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Do You Really Want to be Like Mike?

September 18, 2009

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Voddie Baucham wrote a great article contrasting the acceptance speeches of Michael Jordan and David Robinson at the recent Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.

There was a stark difference between the two acceptance speeches. As I listened to the two speeches, all I could think of was the old commercial catchphrase, “Like Mike… If I could be like Mike.” Unfortunately, in this instance, Mike was the last person anyone should aspire to be like. This was definitely not a Michael Jordan highlight. Jordan’s Speech was self-centered, indulgent, arrogant, and at times embarrassing. In contrast, David Robinson rose to the occasion and made a brief, inspiring, encouraging speech (see his speech here) that made his family, his team, and his friends proud.

I encourage you the read the whole article. Baucham highlights the difference a regenerate heart and the Gospel of Christ can make in the life of an athlete.

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What about us, the fans, the weekend warriors, the parent, the student-athelete? How do sports and Christianity mix?

Here are a few resources:

Update: Mark Lamprecht (@hereiblog) asks about missing church due to sporting events versus missing sports due to church.

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Unprotected Sex

November 17, 2006

Cover from the book Unprotected I caught just a few minutes of the interview today, but Michael Medved’s show today featured “Dr. Anonymous” the author of Unprotected: A Campus Psychiatrist Reveals How Political Correctness in Her Profession Endangers Every Student. This looks like a must read for any parent concerned about their children’s well-being.

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Raising Kids Right

October 26, 2003

Tape 2411.08 [Proverbs Series] Senior Pastor, Gene Getz

The goal should be to nurture the image of God while nullifying the impact of sin.

An Old Testament Model

  • Experience personal consecration. Deuteronomy 6:4-6.
  • Emphasize biblical communication. Deuteronomy 6:7-9.
  • Eliminate worldy contamination.Deuteronomy 6:4-6. Deuteronomy 8:10-11, 17.

A Powerful Proverb

Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6.

  • The power of imitation/exploration (Age 1-2).
  • The process of identification (Age 2-3).
  • The product of integration (Age 4).

A New Testament Perspective

Parenting:
“Do not exasperate.” Ephesians 6:4a; Colossians 3:21.
“Bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4b; 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12.
Reparenting:
“Builds itself up in love.” Ephesians 4:16.
“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.” Romans 12:10.

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