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SPORTMOM E-votional 5-17-13 HIDDEN TREASURES

5/17/2013

 
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As children we spent endless hours searching for HIDDEN TREASURES. Sometimes it was in the sands of the ocean where the tides could carry in shipwrecked treasure as seen in the movies.  Often it was searching for the illusive end of a rainbow for the coveted pot of gold. Longing for these unearned windfalls of wealth and searching for them in places of our imagination was regular childhood play. But deep within our souls were treasures yet unrealized.

Just a 6 foot 7inch dunking center, a 4-minute miler, or a spot-on quarterback with an amazing passing game is all I need to win.  These are the illusive treasures that coaches dream about.  The real treasure, however,  is hidden within their current team and waiting to be discovered.

It has been said that realizing the wealth of sympathy, kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child is a treasure to be unlocked.
 
Our children are our treasures, losing them for even a few minutes is heart-wrenching.  Hidden in the storyline of Jesus’ childhood is a situation that no parent wants to face…

When Jesus was twelve years old, his family traveled to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. After the festival was over, his parents left for home with relatives and friends thinking he was in their company.  They traveled for a day but when they looked for him they couldn’t find their treasured son so they went back to Jerusalem to look for him.  After three days of searching they found him and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.”

 WHEN OUR TREASURES BECOME HIDDEN IT IS TIME FOR PURPOSEFUL SEARCH


Jesus was found sitting in the temple courts among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions – that amazed everyone including his parents.  The HIDDEN TREASURE of who He was, God’s Son, was revealed in his response…

“Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”
  Luke 2:49 NIV

The response of Mary, Jesus’ mother, shows her perspective and intention…


But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Luke 2:51-52 NIV

Our children, athletes, and those we are in charge of are HIDDEN TREASURES waiting to be discovered.  Putting our time and energy into this search may be heart wrenching at times, but is also the epic heart-warming story.

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.  Matthew 6:21 KJV

Blessings…as your God-given HIDDEN TREASURES hidden in your soul become realized.


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Mom
5/17/2013 11:41:48 am

"Hiding in Thee, hiding in Thee..Thou blest rock of ages, I'm hiding in Thee" (so You can bring out from me, what you crested me for!"


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    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
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    - 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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