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Renewal of the Mind (& Neuroplasticity) – THE MINDFUL CHRISTIAN

https://www.themindfulchristian.com/renewal-of-the-mind–neuroplasticity.html On a spiritual level, our tendency to mentally wander through the past and imagined future creates distance between ourselves and God. Because we can only be in the present moment, we can only meet God in the present moment. When we don’t show up for the moment, we are unlikely to notice God with us. This is particularly true because God tends to speak in the quiet of the heart. A lot of mental noise about things past or future can easily crowd out God’s “still small voice” in the moment. This explains why God is so explicit with his repeated command of “do not worry” (see Philippians 4:6 and Matthew 6:34 for examples). 

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State Winners Announced for 2024-25 NFF National HS Academic Excellence Awards – National Football Foundation

(NFF) & College Hall of Fame today announced the 65 state winners of the 2024-25 NFF National High School Academic Excellence Awards, Presented by the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation. The initiative honors the top academic football teams from each level of play within each state and is designed to inspire and foster a culture of academic excellence in high school football teams throughout the nation. The 65 teams will now vie as finalists for the NFF Hatchell Cup, Presented by Bob’s Steak & Chop House. The Hatchell Cup winner will be announced Feb. 4, recognizing the top individual high school football team in the nation for excellence in the classroom, on the field and in the community. The Hatchell Cup, named in honor of NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell, comes with a $10,000 donation. https://footballfoundation.org/news/2025/1/28/football-state-winners-announced-for-2024-25-nff-national-hs-academic-excellence-awards.aspx

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Cathedral was chosen as the top academic football team in the nation from the pool of state winners of the NFF National High School Academic Excellence Awards

https://footballfoundation.org/news/2024/2/6/football-cathedral-high-school-in-indianapolis-announced-as-2024-recipient-of-the-nff-hatchell-cup-presented-by-the-original-bobs-steak-chop-house.aspx?utm_source=blog.footballfoundation.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=good-in-the-game-12-30&_bhlid=2e65e455ff62c6199e0c0b6cdc4e28dd1cd1f639

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Athletes Prayers

The world of sports is a realm of physical and mental exertion, where athletes push their limits and strive for excellence. Behind every victory and personal record, lies a story of dedication, discipline, and unwavering faith. This article, “Athletes Prayers,” offers a collection of prayers specifically designed to support athletes in their pursuit of athletic greatness.   Here, you’ll find prayers for athletes that: Whether you’re a professional athlete, a dedicated amateur, or simply someone who loves sports, these athletes’ prayers can be a source of inspiration and motivation as you strive for your goals.

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DEVOTION

Based on 1 Corinthians 13 Paul demolishes our performance-based Christianity with one word: love. Eloquence without love is just noise. Spiritual gifts without love are empty displays. Knowledge without love puffs up. Even mountain-moving faith means nothing without love. We can be theologically correct and spiritually bankrupt, gifted yet graceless. Love isn’t an add-on to ministry but its essence. Without it, we’re spiritual zeros no matter our accomplishments. This challenges every achievement-oriented believer: God measures success by love, not by gifts or works. The most eloquent sermon, profound prophecy, or sacrificial service means nothing if love isn’t the motivation. Love transforms religious activity into Kingdom impact. A.C.T.S. REFLECTION ADORATION: God, You are love itself. Every act flows from Your loving heart. You measure greatness not by gifts but by love, not by performance but by compassion. CONFESSION: I confess prioritizing gifts over love, performance over people. I’ve been a noisy gong, impressing others while lacking love. My religious activities have often been loveless. THANKSGIVING: Thank You that Your love for me isn’t based on my performance. Thank You for showing me that love matters more than any spiritual accomplishment. SUPPLICATION: Lord, fill me with Your love. Help me pursue love above all spiritual gifts. Let every word, action, and service flow from genuine love. Make me effective through love, not just activity.

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