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EXEMPLARY EXISTENCE

9/30/2011

 
The principles we live by dictate whether we will have an EXEMPLARY EXISTENCE.   

"If principle is good for anything, it is worth living up to."  Benjamin Franklin  

In the world of sports, college and professional athletes are often elevated. As examples for younger athletes, much is expected of them.  Good choices will bring them to this place...not-so-good choices and they wind up in a place of rejection and loneliness. An EXEMPLARY EXISTENCE isn't always easy but it is always rewarding.  

As sportmoms we also aspire to be EXEMPLARY in our lifestyle.  One of the ways to do this is to be the #1 fan of your athlete.  Here are a few important principles:                                     

 FEEL:  EXCITED about the life of your athlete.                                    
              The secret to success is enthusiasm...practice being excited.

DO:       EXPRESS your joy for their accomplishments.                                     
               "If you want children to improve, let them overhear the nice things
               you say about  them to others."
  Haim  Ginott                                            

BE:       ELIMINATE destructive habits that may be copied.                                      
              A little action is worth more than a lot of talk.
 

An EXEMPLARY EXISTENCE is a sought-after component of our Christian lifestyle.  Here are basic principles:                                 

FEEL:  EXCITED about Jesus.         
              "We annouce to you what we have seen and heard...so you too may be filled
                with  joy."
  I John 1:3-4 paraphrased

 
DO:      EXPRESS your excitement.
              "...let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify 
               your Father in heaven."
 
Matthew 5:6 NIV

BE:       ELIMINATE the old ways and ENTER the new ones.                                               
              "...if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:The old has gone, the new is
               here!" 
 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV   

           AS OUR PRINCIPLES GO - SO GOES OUR EXEMPLARY EXISTENCE

Blessings...as your EXEMPLARY EXISTENCE pleases God, causes joy in others, and brings satisfaction to you.

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Carol Walters
9/30/2011 05:06:37 am

Very professionally done! Great job, Janet.

Mom
10/12/2011 09:11:34 am

Did I miss something? it looks like you are doing 3 days a week, now, right?
Wonderful!
I like the instructions for being exemplary...easier put in to the 1-2-3's
feel, do, be.


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    About the Author... 
    JANET BROWN

    As a veteran coach's wife, Janet invites you to join her in "Changing the world for Christ...one athlete at a time".Through the language of sports and life experiences, Janet uniquely exposes the character of God and His desire for "sportmoms" to WIN BIG in life. Her behind-the-bench view invites us into a world of triumphant wins and tragic personal loss.


    LIFE EXPERIENCE

    From being a mother of 2 to a spiritual mom to many, the road of life for Janet includes these hallmarks:

    - Gave her "heart to Jesus"     at 6 years old
    .
    - Studied Education/          Psychology at a Christian  College

    - Enjoyed earning her wings  and flying as a Flight    Attendant

    - Is the wife of Coach Dave Brown since 1967.

    - Involved in ministry to women for 30+ years including: Retreat Facilitator and speaker, Bible Study leader, National Women's Ministry Leader

    - Held an executive position in the corporate world for 35 years.

    - Developed and taught Pre-married and Marriage classes with her husband for 12 years. 

    Currently is a writer, grandmother to 4 and a coach's wife.


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