Video of the Day: Clip from the 2009 film “Mighty Mac”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—Psalm 1:1-3.
Biblical Connection:
Mighty Mac is the basketball equivalent of the classic film Sister Act. A tiny girls’ Catholic college without a gym and in danger of being sold is revitalized by basketball coach Cathy Rush. Immaculata College in Philadelphia finds their coach just before the season begins as Cathy leaves a truncated playing career for a new calling as a coach. Testing her players before practice, Coach Rush sends a clear message: success on the court comes from learning to trust your teammates.
College was designed as a place of higher education in the United States. When I was young, growing up in public schools, I was taught that if you wanted to be successful in life, you had to earn a college degree. However, the Psalmist corrects this ungodly belief. Knowledge comes from reading and studying the Bible, Proverbs 1:7. When people of faith begin to delight in the laws of the Bible, leaders are formed on and off the basketball court, resulting in spiritual blessings.
Closing Song:
Trusting people is one of those difficult aspects in life, especially if you’ve experienced disappointment and pain from former friends. May the lyrics of today’s song help you learn to trust your spiritual teammates at church, home and or school.
by Jay Mankus
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