Real Life Is Like Sports

by Julie Caldwell

Respectable teachers throughout history have taught through parables and word pictures—using that which was familiar in people’s everyday life.  For example, Jesus painted word pictures of casting nets and catching fish for those familiar with fishing.  And to those well acquainted with farming, He spoke of planting seed, watering and harvesting.  Matthew, an apprentice of Jesus, even wrote, “Jesus always used stories and illustrations like these when speaking to the crowds. In fact, he never spoke to them without using such parables.”By illustrating His message through parables or word pictures, Jesus pointed people to another Reality--one which was hidden, yet visible to those who had “eyes to see” and “ears to hear.”  One such hidden, yet visible Reality is the Real Life for which each of us was created.With this in mind, the author has wondered at times what Jesus would say today if He were to speak to a group of coaches or athletes.  What word pictures or parables might He use to reveal what this hidden, yet visible life is really like?  In “Real Life Is Like Sports,” Julie sets forth several possible illustrations and All royalties for REAL LIFE IS LIKE SPORTS will go towards "reaching the unreached through sports." For more information, visit Competitive Edge Int'l at www.ceisports.org.

74 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2014