[Billie]

Red...it's what's for Friday!

I'm sorry I'm late, but I just couldn't decide which red to wear today. :)
(Please feel free to use the "Support our Troops" topper for your red dress if you like. )

[Issaquahking]

Better get my red Misslle launch T shirt on for the day!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Billie :) I was cut off from a working computer for 3 days. It was awful. :)

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

That's a beautiful topper, but mine is attached to my "paper doll", and I don't know how to separate them. Thank you though.

[MEG33]

To All Who Serve Our Country Thank You!

[Majie Purple]

The changing of outfits graphic is is neat Billie Dolling!

[.30Carbine]

Thank you all for your lovely Friday graphics and pictures and reminders to pray for our troops!

[The Mayor]

March 10, 2006

A Great Coach

Read:
Philippians 2:12-24

I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state. —Philippians 2:20

Bible In One Year: Deuteronomy 11-13; Mark 12:1-27

Although Billy Connors was not a great athlete himself, many people consider him to be the best pitching coach in major league baseball today. New York Yankees manager Joe Torre said: "Sometimes the best players can't coach, because they were such naturals . . . whereas guys like Billy had to work at it, and pay attention to all the little things."

Connors also knows and cares about the men he coaches. All of them have been to his home for a meal. His genuine concern opens their ears to what he has to say.

This account of a caring and competent coach made me think of Timothy in the New Testament. Though at times he seemed timid and fearful (2 Timothy 1:6-8), Paul considered him proven and dependable in guiding others. The apostle wrote, "I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you . . . . For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state" (Philippians 2:19-20).

Spiritual coaching is not just telling people how to accomplish great things for God. It begins with caring for them and earning the right to be heard. Then, with a keen eye and a kind word, we can encourage others in the way of faith.

Any Christian can become a great spiritual coach by the grace of God. —David McCasland

O Lord, You are faithful and always will be,
You never give up on working with me;
So as I am striving to serve You each day,
Help me show others Your will and Your way. —Fitzhugh

Genuine concern for others is the mark of a great spiritual coach.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
The Mind Of Christ

[Victoria Delsoul]

Evening all.

Looking pretty as usual, Billie.

Happy TGIF everybody.