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Men of Integrity, July/August 2004
The High Cost of Free Throws
Theme of the Week: Still Growing?
Friday, July 30
Key Bible Verse: You also must run in such a way that you will win (1 Corinthians 9:24). Bonus Reading: Philippians 3:12—14
When the University of Michigan played Wisconsin in basketball early in the season back in 1989, Michigan's Rumeal Robinson stepped to the foul line for two free-throw shots late in the fourth quarter. Since his team trailed by only one point, Rumeal had a good chance of regaining the lead for his team. He missed both shots, however, allowing Wisconsin to upset favored Michigan.
Rumeal felt awful about costing his team the game. But he didn't let his sorrow stop at the emotional level. Realizing that he needed to be better prepared, he was motivated to work so that he'd never make that mistake again. For the rest of the season, after each practice, Rumeal shot 100 extra foul shots.
Thus Rumeal was ready when he was fouled with three seconds left in overtime in the national championship game. He stepped confidently to the foul line to shoot two shots. Swish went the first shot, and swish went the second. Those shots won Michigan not only the game, but the national championship.
—Craig Brian Larson in Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching
Adapted from Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching (Baker, 1993) by permission.
My Response: An area of my life that needs attention is _____. Here's how I'll start work on it.
Thought to Apply: There is no growth without discontent.—source unknown
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July/August 2004, Vol. 7, No. 4
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Lord, I want to keep growing as Your child. Push me to do whatever it takes to become stronger and more mature.
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