football

Most of you who follow me know I am a little interested in The BCS Championship game! When I was born October 31, 1957 I was born in south Alabama and from the time I was aware of college football till present I have followed the university with passion. I am a fan for sure but it’s deeper than a 3 letter word. I want to know how we play tonight, and three years from now too. I look at recruiting, coaching, and projections. I know where former players live and work today; I remember their jersey number and plays they made while at the University!
Being just a fan is so emotional tied to success! I follow and support the University of Alabama both good times and bad. I see “fans” often lose heart in loss and trails. Tonight there will be a winner and new fans will come on board to Bama or Texas. I want a win tonight in a big way but my allegiance to the University is deeper than a single win, a season or even Championship. It is a measure of loyalty which is a lost art in these “what have you done for me lately days”.
Like the scripture says, “Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart”
August 3rd 1974 I committed my life to Christ and I have remained loyal to that confession till present. I am pleased with some qualities in my life and some qualities I need to beef up for sure. But I remain loyal to God , My lady, my kids , my buds and my call .
A defender of our Christian faith named Polycarp facing execution was allowed to renounce his loyalty to Christ and escape his peril. At that moment he defined loyalty to the highest and made this statement:
'Eighty and six years have I served Him, and He never did me injury. How can I blaspheme my King and Savior?"
What has our loyalties, our passion? Can you remember when your commitments were challenged and how proud you were when you remained loyal?
Peace and Love and ……….ROLL TIDE!

One down, one to go! Two things that have captivated my TV, radio and online surfing are trimmed to one! The Phillies won! Yeah baseball season is out of the way!

Next is the election! Wow, are we covered with each person’s promises!! I look forward to this ending and see if the appointed will not be DIS appointing!!

Once the airways are clear we can get back to things that matter, college football, pro football, high school football, and any other football someone wants to pontificate about.

Before you dub me as a simpleton I know this election has the potential of being the single greatest election in a long time, so our job is to cast our vote and move forward in faith that God has this thing in control!!

Now, who plays on ESPN tonight?

I hope your weekend is going to be great, like I expect this one to be down here I already started with a FWB Chamber Breakfast (I was honored to give the invocation) and was blown away with the keynote speaker. Of all things, he is an Auburn Alum who played under Shug Jordan and was a powerful speaker.

Cadence comes in today (we will miss Michel and Jake), the weather is the bomb, I will see my fair share of football, and even Shari will be home! I hear some griffinites are lurking on the gulf coast and I plan to see them as well.

I hope your team wins (unless you pull for Kentucky Wildcats), your family time is good, and you rest well. I hope your finances get bailed out like Fannie Mae!

Psalm 20:4 (NLT)
May he grant your heart's desire
and fulfill all your plans.

Blessings! ROLL TIDE!!!