God On the Tennis Courts
Game.
Set.
Scripture.
Tennis and the Bible make a winning team. If you love both, join me here as we examine how they complement each other in daily life.
Awaken to God’s Love
with this Commitment
to Action
Put God First In All Things
Today I will think carefully about what I am doing; am I putting God first in all things? Am I finishing my temple before His, am I living in luxury…
Carry This Thought
With You
Throughout Your Day
Memento Mori—Remember You Must Die
According to tradition, during a Roman triumph, an attendant stood behind the general or emperor in the chariot, holding a golden crown and whispering reminders like “Memento mori” (“remember you must die) or “Memento homo” (remember you are only a man).This served to ground the general or emperor as a reminder of the brevity of life, as a warning against extreme pride or god-complexes in the face of his great achievements, and to prioritize what truly matters now.
Throughout the Bible we are reminded of our mortality, but the Bible does not stop at death. Death becomes the gateway to eternal life when we proclaim Christ as our Savior. With joy, let us hear the Spirit whisper to us, “Memento vivere” (remember you will live).
Your Grandpa Loves You
My friend, Sebastian, writes a daily blog to his 7 grandchildren. He has been doing this for years without interruption. With profound clarity and simplicity, Sebastian applies Holy Scripture in a way that makes sense to his grandchildren. He has allowed me to share his writings, below.
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.”
(Nehemiah 8:10)
We can never achieve anything without an “abundance of energy” and a “devotion to productivity!” the greatest danger we face is fatigue and listlessness. God’s hope for us is to strive forward and constantly pursue our goals and dreams. Maintaining solid mental, physical and nutritional habits keeps us always ready to face each day with vigor, enthusiasm and excitement. Combining these things with the strength God has given us is all we need to develop a satisfying and fulfilling life.
Your grandpa loves you.