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COACHING FROM PEE-WEE BASEBALL TO THE NFL
Jim Bencivenga is a former writer and editor for The Christian Science Monitor.
IT NEVER CEASES TO AMAZE ME how timeless yet relevant the Bible parable of the prodigal son is (see Luke 15:11-32). Even a casual reading sheds light on how to live in harmony with oneself, family members, and a wider circle of friends.
I find this especially true for anyone in a position of moral authority over young people, and especially for those who have ever coached them in team sports. In the lives of millions of kids, the influence of coaches ranks right up there with pastors and educators. And a major challenge for any coach (all the way from pee-wee baseball to the National Football League) is how to deal with an individual player who puts his or her own interests—goes "prodigal," if you like—above those of the team.
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August 24, 2009 issue
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LETTERS
with contributions from JAN DELACY BLACK DIAMOND, PAUL M. NGUGI, LINDA BARGMANN, LYNNE BUNDESEN
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A NEW KIND OF GIVE AND TAKE
JENNY ROEMER NELLES, STAFF EDITOR
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
with contributions from Jeff Kunerth, Troy Anderson
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You, consumerism, and a new economy
BY RON BALLARD
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PUTTING A STOP TO RETAIL THERAPY
BY JODIE SWALES
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YOUR STORIES in these times
Dorrit Christiansen
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Untying the settlements knot
BY LIBBY HOFFMAN
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WHEN I NEEDED A BEST FRIEND
BY SADIE CURLEE
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IT HAD TO BE
BY REBECCA ODEGAARD
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A FRESH LOOK AT JESUS' MISSION
GENELLE AUSTIN-LETT
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THE QUESTION OF RACE AND A MORE SOLID BROTHERHOOD
JEREMY CARPER
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COACHING FROM PEE-WEE BASEBALL TO THE NFL
JIM BENCIVENGA
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SWINE FLU'S RETURN? A SPIRITUAL DEFENSE
DAVID CORNELL
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TIME NO IMPEDIMENT TO HEALING
JACKIE STEINBERG
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SKIN CONDITIONS PERMANENTLY HEALED
JIM BENNETT
