Articles Tagged 'Basketball'

For over 30 years, Heartlight has shared articles to help people live for Jesus in everyday life. While we are no longer publishing new articles, this enduring collection features relevant pieces throughout the year to encourage faith, offer biblical perspective, and speak to real-world joys and struggles.

Your Default Face

by Deonna Shake · 1 Thessalonians 5:16 · Attitude

What do you look like when you are not trying look any certain way?

Deonna Shake uses her vast coaching and playing experience to introduce a key concept called "default face" and reminds us that how we carry ourselves says a lot about us.

But Who Won the Game?

by Rubel Shelly · Galatians 6:10 · Sportsmanship

Sometimes the final score doesn't count as much as the way the game is played!

Rubel Shelly writes about a basketball game between the Gainesville Tornadoes and the Vanguard Vikings and the fans who helped give the team a life.

The Fourth Quarter

by Teresa Bell Kindred · 2 Timothy 4:6 · Finish

So are you ready for the buzzer to sound?

Teresa Bell Kindred reminds us to use the fourth quarter wisely and finish strong.

Play Like You're Loved

by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 3:19 · Love

Are you trying to earn it?

Rubel Shelley takes a look at coach Scott Nagy of South Dakota State and sees a great slogan: play like you are loved.

What a Basketball Game!

by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 7:12 · Sportsmanship

March madness is here, but the best game was played in February!

Rubel Shelly takes us to El Paso and shares a story that will warm our hearts about a coach, a boy, a team, and good sportsmanship.

A Tribute to a Coach and Friend

by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 13:7 · Self-control · Servant

Why turn down more money?

Rubel Shelly talks about friend and coach Garth Pleasant of Rochester College and his great coaching career and his training and raising up of young men.