Love in LoCo

This season I have the opportunity to serve the Potomac Falls High School Girls’ Lacrosse Team as a Character Coach.  I’ll be honest that prior to starting this role, I knew next to nothing about lacrosse.  I am slowly learning, though, as the girls who are on the sidelines waiting to go into the game graciously answer my many questions about different calls, plays, etc.  It is such a privilege to serve with these girls, as several are former students and current FCA huddle members and to get to know the three coaches, who are fathers of girls on the team.  So far, the girls have had a chance to pinpoint specific character traits that they value as a team and these will be the traits that we focus on throughout the season.  I am so impressed by the work ethic and camaraderie these girls share.  And, did I mention they’re the defending State Champions?  I have really loved getting to know these girls so far and I can’t wait to see how the Lord works ...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!   I had a blast at Potomac Falls High School this morning where the FCA huddle hosted Batter Day, an outreach event they put on several times a year providing free pancakes to students and staff.   They were able to be extra festive this morning with plenty of green sprinkles and food coloring!   I love the heart these students have to serve their school and get the word out about FCA! Double duty...filling bellies and advertising for FCA! 3 Huddle Leaders serve pancakes to students and staff.     Serving is always more fun with friends! Festive pancakes!

Growing up in a Christian home, I’ve read some of the stories in the Bible so many times over the years.  It’s certainly helpful and inspiring to read about the lives of these people who were ordinary and flawed and yet still able to accomplish great things for God’s glory by stepping out in faith, but at the same time, there’s a bit of a disconnect sometimes.  These people lived a long time ago, in a world without technology and Netflix and other modern day distractions and temptations.  I’m encouraged by the stories of Esther and David, yes, but I can’t go to coffee with them.  In recent years, I’ve been inspired by some modern day “heroes of the faith.”  Some are people I know personally; others, I’ve simply read about and followed on social media like Jennie Allen and Kelly Minter.  Like me, these people are not perfect and face a myriad of struggles every day, but they are nonetheless surrendering their lives to God to be used for His purposes right...