Are you frequently frustrated by the difficulties and disappointments in life? Maybe you see yourself and your kids getting too comfortable with all the busyness and blessings of a prosperous American lifestyle? Let’s take a look at how praying for stronger faith can shake up our lives…for the best. Gameplan: Consider it joy, my brothers and […]
If you’re mad at someone, still bitter at what they said or did to you…I know how you’re feeling. And, I want to help you handle it in a radical way that will turn out well for you…and others. This devotion is about setting yourself free from our anger over minor offenses in life. (Minor […]
Life doesn’t often move as fast as an NFL game, but we can learn a lot about how to face our problems from the opportunities and adaptations that blitzes create. God’s long-term perspective and purpose to improve our character and fill us with His love make a huge difference in facing out blitzes. Gameplan: “And […]
Given that the NFL is kicking off it’s season this weekend beginning with last nights Patriots/Steelers game, we are replaying one of our videvo’s about a highlight from coaching legend Bill Walsh. Quote: “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” – Mark Twain Strategy #3: Reach Out to Others from Facing the […]
Gameplan: “Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4 Time Out: Does your lens on life only allow you to see your misfortune and pain when things go bad for you? Do you get claustrophobic and stuck in a closet of your own emotions […]
Gameplan: “Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble by the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 […]
Quote: “We always pay dearly for chasing after that which is cheap.” ~ Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn The Playbook: Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil. Proverbs 4:25-27 NLT […]
Quote: “I believe that being successful means having a balance of success stories across the many areas of your life. You can’t truly be considered successful in your business life if your home life is in shambles.” ~ Zig Ziglar The Playbook: Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others […]
Quote: “Winning is definitely a vital goal in it’s right place. But, I’m pretty sure it’s not the ‘only thing,’ as Vince Lombardi once declared. Doesn’t it feel good to have someone hug you, to affirm you, to love you regardless of whether you have won or lost—to value you for who you are and […]
This week we have a treat…special guest and former Major League pitcher Jose Alvarez shares some challenges he’s faced in life and how he had to face that blitz in order to turn his trial into a triumph. Quote: “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in […]
Quote: I always thought like a starter, and prepared myself like a starter, although more often than not I was on the sidelines. When I was on the sidelines I understood I was a backup, but the minute I was in the game, I became the starter. In the same way, everyone is a leader […]
Quote: When it comes to your marriage (or your approach to relationships and dating), are you a casual consumer or a committed investor? Are you focused on yourself and what you deserve and want, or are you focused on the other person’s needs and wishes? —Facing the Blitz, Strategy #3: Reach out to Others […]
Quote: “Some people can deliver truth, but do so with no love or grace or respect…Many people can give kindness, grace, and affirmation, but they can’t fully deliver what is best for others because they can’t present the truth. Great leadership…true leadership…does both.” – Facing the Blitz, Strategy #3: Reach out to Others The […]
Quote: “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” – Mark Twain Strategy #3: Reach Out to Others from Facing the Blitz The Playbook: Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or […]
Quote: “My father always gave me the vision that any situation can be improved. Any problem can be overcome. Any goal can be accomplished. Any blitz can be beaten. Any trial can bring deeper meaning or growth. We can change. That’s LIFT—“Life Is For Transformation.” —Facing the Blitz, Strategy #3: Reach out to Others The […]
My wife and I organized a cool backyard birthday party for our 5 year old son Kolby. I ran all the outdoor games and relay races. I had them crawling under army camouflage netting, flopping over hammocks and running around obstacles. It was serious boy fun. About half way thru the party though, I had […]
Most all of us have a father wound of some sort or another, especially in our society with so many missing dads and fragmented families. Admitting that pain is the first step to moving past it. As soon as we do that, we can do something about it. I learned a lot about this from […]
We never went to the Super Bowl when I was on the Seattle Seahawks. Years after I retired they made their first trip to the Super Bowl. And I made it a special father-son trip for my 3rd son Kolby and me. We jumped on a United flight to Detroit and pretty soon were fascinated […]
Today’s FACING YOUR BLITZ devotional from Jeff Kemp is a special Father’s Day edition. In today’s devotional, Jeff shares some of the things his dad, Jack Kemp, did well and is open about some of the things he didn’t do well. Then, Jeff challenges himself and other dads to not let the shortfalls in our […]
Jeff Kemp originally wrote this for the Stepping Up blog which appeared May 15, 2015. Few quarterbacks have dominated the NFL like Tom Brady. In his 13 full seasons, he has led the New England Patriots to four Super Bowl titles. What he may lack in raw talent, he makes up for in hard work. He […]
In this week’s Facing Your Blitz devotional, I share a “fan letter” I received while playing with the San Francisco 49ers as the backup to Joe Montana. I learned some valuable lessons from that letter and wanted to share some things I hope you can use in your daily life! Use this devotional for some personal reflection or […]
