• SPORTMOMS & MORE HOME
  • SPORTMOM E-votional
  • "BEHIND THE BENCH" BLOG
  • COACH'S CORNER
  • MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR

TO FIND OUT

5/11/2012

 
As mothers we regularly challenge our children to FIND OUT.  Whether it is gathering particular information about something they want to do, something they need to know or if it is something we are encouraging them to do or know the key is always the same…TO FIND OUT.

We FIND OUT about people by observing their behavior, listening to what they say, hearing to what others say about them and by simply asking questions.

“There is one way to find out if a man is honest - ask him. If he says 'yes', you know he is crooked. “  Groucho Marx, entertainer and comedian

Scouting games that are being played by potential opponents is the FIND OUT factor for coaches.  Watching actual game play as well as game film brings the game plan into focus.  A constant effort to FIND OUT how to best incorporate each player into this plan is vital for a good outcome. 

There is a very short scripture the Apostle Paul tucks into a passage he writes to the church at Ephesus.  He teaches them about living as children of light and closes with this challenge…

“…find out what pleases the Lord.”  Ephesians 5:10 NIV

Writing to the Church in Corinth Paul describes what "pleasing the Lord" looks like...

“For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.”  2 Corinthians 2:15

Pleasing God is the result of constantly finding out who He is and consistently choosing to be like Him.  Through our Father-filtered words and deeds others FIND OUT who Christ is...this is pleasing to God.
Picture


PERSONAL PRAYER:
  To be the fragrant aroma of You is my heart’s desire.  Please help me TO FIND OUT the words and thoughts that please you, Oh Lord my Rock and my Salvation. 

Blessings … as you seek TO FIND OUT what pleases God and do it.





©2012 SPORTMOMS & MORE | 11964 Elemar - Portland, OR 97224 


Mom
5/12/2012 09:39:13 am

Re: "finding out" information is fun, challenging, and hard, sometimes, finding out about things that happened, is a different
sort of finding out, unsought for but God is faithful to distribute His
information to us, when we ask, and grant us grace to achieve
success, maintain peace, and "Keep on Keeping on whatever the day!" Thanks for the good info and outlook!


Comments are closed.
    Picture

    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.


    Archives

    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011
    October 2011
    September 2011
    June 2011
    May 2011
    April 2011
    March 2011
    February 2011
    January 2011
    December 2010
    November 2010
    October 2010

    Categories

    All
    SPORTMOMS & MORE
    Your Comments

    RSS Feed

Proudly powered by Weebly