The Best of NING, Highlights by Dan Matheson

As you may know MSM has a site on NING (http://multisportministries.ning.com). If you haven’t joined yet you should as it is a great way to stay in touch with fellow members in your area, ask them for advice and share prayer requests. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out lately some of the recent items follow – check out the site for the details and more information than just the following summaries!

Troy Wong asked – “Does anyone know where I can rent or borrow a wetsuit?”
The answer seems to be www.wetsuitrental.com recommended by both Jason Hatton and Brian George.

Ted Hamilton asked – “Any recommendations on a company to use for race wheel rental?”
Both www.racedaywheels.com and Echappe Equipment were suggested and Jet suggested also trying to demo wheels from a local shop.

Please pray for Nick Beamer who posted the following: “Hey everyone! If you have a moment, please say a little prayer for me these next few weeks. I will be attempting my first HIM (Liberty Triathlon in Independence, MN) this Saturday and my first full marathon (Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, MN) next Saturday. Then I'll be deploying with the Air Force at the end of the month. Needless to say, I'll be learning a lot about myself and what I'm really made of! Thanks Gentlemen!”

Marc Schaffer gave the following advice: “You know, if God held everything we did wrong against us we would never see the sight of Heaven We would all be going to that other place. The thing that really blew my mind, when I came to accept Christ in my life, was that he said "drop that heavy load and walk away from it. I will take care of it for you. You just get on with carrying on the best you can-I have your back." Guys, we will make mistakes-none of us is perfect . Try as we might, we will not have a perfect day every day. All we can do is ask Jesus to help us along the road.”

Brandon Cox recommended reading “The Surrendered Christian Athlete”.

Mark Mulch posted a creed for us all to bear in mind as we race:

I am a Christian first and last.
I am created in the likeness of God Almighty to bring Him glory.
I am a member of Team Jesus Christ.
I wear the colors of the cross.

I am a Competitor now and forever.
I am made to strive, to strain, to stretch
and to succeed in the arena of competition.
I am a Christian Competitor
I face my challenger and as such,
with the face of Christ.

I do not trust in myself.
I do not boast in my abilities or believe in my own strength.
I rely solely on the power of God.
I compete for the pleasure of my Heavenly Father,
the honor of Christ and the reputation of the Holy Spirit.


My attitude on and off the field is above reproach -
my conduct beyond criticism.

Whether I am preparing,
practicing or playing;

I submit to God’s authority
and those He has put over me.

I respect my coaches, officials,
teammates and competitors

out of respect for the Lord.

My body is the temple of Jesus Christ
I protect it from within and without.
Nothing enters my body that does not honor the Living God.
My sweat is an offering to my Master.
My soreness is a sacrifice to my Savior.

I give my all – all of the time.
I do not give up. I do not give in.

I do not give out. I am the Lord’s warrior –
a competitor by conviction
and a disciple of determination.
I am confident beyond reason
because my confidence lies in Christ.
The results of my efforts
must result in His glory.
LET THE COMPETITION BEGIN.
LET THE GLORY BE GOD’S.