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A Word from DistinXion
Weekly Devotional
Following Jesus does not mean that things will automatically be easy. God tells us that in this world we will have difficulties. We will be challenged. Despite these obstacles that we face, Christians have hope in God’s peace that can cover any circumstance. God has conquered the world - he tells you that. Find the peace in knowing that you can overcome all of your sufferings.“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will
have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33
Question 1
If you’re not looking to God as a motivation and example of perseverance, who are you looking
to? How can you shift your mindset on God?
to? How can you shift your mindset on God?
Question 2
How can you influence your teammates when you persevere through a time of suffering?
Message from Coach Thompson
Clinic Thank You's
Thank you to all of our speakers this year. Again, we received so many positive comments about the line-up of speakers, the quality of the content they delivered, and their openness to share.
Thank you to Coach Hoover with D-1 Team Camps for providing the food and drinks at the clinic on Friday night. Dave Hudson with IU FCA again came through in a huge way by bringing in donuts and snacks on Saturday morning.
Jordan Morning, our Media Director, has taken things to a new level for our association with our social media, this newsletter, our website, and communication about and to our membership. Jordan has really streamlined things for our organization.
We appreciate all of the coaches who registered for the clinic and attended. You are the real reason that we put this clinic on and gather each fall. Thank you for coming and making this year’s event another success.
Last but not least, I want to thank all of our new officers who really stepped up this year in working registration and introducing speakers. I feel now moving forward that we are stronger than ever as an association with all kinds of involvement from boys and girls coaches throughout the southern part of our state.
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Message from Jason Brand & Billy Holder, SW Indiana FCA
Squeeze Play
READY
"No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends." — John 15:13
SET
The 2005 St. Louis Cardinals were masters of the squeeze play, often winning games in their last at-bat with their precise and timely execution of baseball’s most fundamental plays. Each time, a batter gave up his opportunity to reach base to make sure his teammate on third crossed home plate. The batter sacrificed his own at-bat to benefit one teammate, which in turn benefited the team as a whole.
In this day of “me first” players whose primary goals are to make their stats look as good as possible, very few players are willing to make sacrifices for the benefit of a teammate. In the end, the team often loses. Sometimes, even coaches have “me first” attitudes and are guilty of doing things like running up the score to make themselves look good. They sometimes leave star players in the game too long and risk injury rather than building depth that will perhaps help them later in the season.
In the game of life, there is one example of unselfishness that outshines the rest—the ultimate squeeze play. Jesus Christ gave Himself up to make sure we reach home—the eternal home that awaits us if we accept the sacrifice He made on the cross. Just as the runner on third base has to make a decision to run home when the sacrifice bunt is delivered, we must make a decision to accept Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice if we are to make it to our eternal home
In this day of “me first” players whose primary goals are to make their stats look as good as possible, very few players are willing to make sacrifices for the benefit of a teammate. In the end, the team often loses. Sometimes, even coaches have “me first” attitudes and are guilty of doing things like running up the score to make themselves look good. They sometimes leave star players in the game too long and risk injury rather than building depth that will perhaps help them later in the season.
In the game of life, there is one example of unselfishness that outshines the rest—the ultimate squeeze play. Jesus Christ gave Himself up to make sure we reach home—the eternal home that awaits us if we accept the sacrifice He made on the cross. Just as the runner on third base has to make a decision to run home when the sacrifice bunt is delivered, we must make a decision to accept Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice if we are to make it to our eternal home
GO
1. What sacrifices are you willing to make for someone else?
2. Is it all about the team as a whole, or is it all about individual players?
3. What about the ultimate squeeze play? Have you made a decision to accept Jesus as Lord, because of the sacrifice He made on the cross?
2. Is it all about the team as a whole, or is it all about individual players?
3. What about the ultimate squeeze play? Have you made a decision to accept Jesus as Lord, because of the sacrifice He made on the cross?
WORKOUT
Extra Reading: Luke 10:30–37; 23:32–46; Romans 15:1–3
OVERTIME
Lord, help me to be unselfish just as You were when You gave yourself up on the cross. Help me to put the well-being of others ahead of my own desires. Give me the faith to trust in You as my Lord and Savior, because of the ultimate sacrifice You made for me. Amen.
Contact Us
Coach Thompson - coachthompson44@gmail.com - @coachthompson44Luke Zeller - lukezeller@distinxion.org - @lukezeller40 and @distinxion
Nick Bartlett - nick@drdishbasketball.com
Dave Hudson - dhudson@fca.org
Jason Brand - jbrand@fca.org
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