compete according to the rules

 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops.

(II Timothy 2:1‭-‬6)

It is hard to be a CHRISTian coach, mentor, and teacher. I am far from perfect. I am not the best role model. I must be a little like my parents and old school teachers. . . yet explain: Do as I say not as I do!

While I do my best to set an example of what I teach, I will fail. I must admit that to my mentees and students. I cannot hide my faults. However, I do not stay in defeat. . .  I get back up and fight! I engage the enemy. We fight together and grow together. . . all to the glory of God!

Compete!

It is a war will WILL win someday!