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In 1986, the American Medical Association published an article titled "The Physical Death of Jesus Christ". It details the entire process of Jesus' trial to His death on the cross. In Luke 22, before Jesus is arrested, it is written that He was in great distress & sweating blood. Although rare, it is recognized as Hematidrosis, a condition caused by high levels of stress. At the time, the crucifixion was considered the worst death for the worst of criminals. But this is not all Jesus faced. He endured whipping so severe that it tore the flesh from His body. He was beaten so horribly that His face was torn & His beard ripped. A crown of thorns, 2-3 inches long cut deeply into His scalp. The leather whip used to flog Him had tiny iron balls & sharp bones. The balls caused internal injuries while the sharp bones ripped open His flesh. His skeletal muscles, veins, & bowels are exposed, causing major blood loss. Most men do not survive this kind of torture. After Jesus was severely flogged, He was forced to carry His cross while people mocked & spat on Him. Crucifixion was a process meant to instill excruciating pain, creating a slow & agonizing death. Nails as long as 8 inches were driven into Jesus' wrists & feet. The Roman soldiers knew the tendons in the wrists would tear & break, forcing Jesus to use His back muscles to support Himself to breathe. Imagine the struggle, the pain, the courage...Jesus endured this reality for 3 hours! The Gospel of John writes that after Jesus' death, a Roman soldier pierced His side with a spear & blood & water came out. Scientists explain that from hypovolemic shock, the rapid heart rate causes fluid to gather in the sack around the lungs & heart. The accumulation of fluid in the membrane around the heart is called a Pericardial effusion & the lungs is called a pleural effusion. To the world, Christianity is as foolish as it can get. They believe it's for the weak. But when you are confronted by the reality of the cross, it's clearly not a pretty sight. It is brutal & horrific. This is the weight Jesus carried. The weight of the sins of the world, all so that we can live. God's wrath is fully satisfied in Jesus. This is what it took. Repent & believe! Jesus is “God among us” in the flesh. Jesus is our Savior. Jesus loves you so much that He went through this spiritual and physical punishment for your sins and mine. Jesus is the LORD, Almighty God, Everlasting Father. Thank You, Jesus.

Some of the best pitches from week 2 for the DaWgs

Every coach knows talent is only half the equation. The other half is character. If your habits, attitude, or body language make you a risk, you’ll get passed over for someone more dependable.

The game exposes character in the smallest moments. A teammate falls short - do you lift them up, or drag them down further? Coaches aren’t just grading skills. They’re grading how you treat people when things go wrong.

We agree with Charlie Kirk on basically nothing. Except that he deserves the right, as every human does, to speak freely without the threat of violence.

Why do some players get remembered at camps and clinics? It's not always the most talented. It's the ones who: ❓ Ask thoughtful questions 🧠 Adopt a growth mindset 🙏 Thank coaches for feedback 💯 Give 100% of the effort they have Be memorable for the right reasons.

Stop asking coaches how much playing time you'll get in college. ⏰ It's 2 years away 🤹 There are 100s of variables 📈 You have a lot you still need to learn 👀 You can't be evaluated at that level yet Nobody has a crystal ball. Be wary of any coach who 'guarantees' it.

Things you CAN'T control at recruiting events: Tournament schedules Weather conditions Which coaches attend Other players' performance Umpire calls Things you CAN control: Your preparation Your effort Your attitude Choose your focus wisely.

This could get interesting. Protestors in Omaha are crossing the Heartland Bridge headed to the stadium.

The safest place to be right now is under the blood of Jesus Christ.

@theotherJerryLU I think it’s safe to say both FH & SB know how to make history for Liberty Athletics 🫡🤝🏼

TROPHY TALK 🏆

The Buffalo Bills are going to beat the Ravens.

Today's field hockey match against Saint Louis was halted in the fourth-quarter due to shots being fired near the playing field. Players, coaches, spectators, and game officials, are all safe. We are providing support for our players and staff.

I see lots of travel teams and clubs talking about the number of players they help get recruited to the NCAA. I don’t see too many talking about how those players progress and develop in the NCAA. Does quantity or quality matter more?

The LUFH Family welcomes transfer Ella Murphy!🔥 📰: tinyurl.com/rfdbmnar

At 12.3 million viewers, last night's Iowa-LSU game had more viewers than: • Any women's CBB game ever • The 2023 NBA Finals • The 2023 World Series • The 2023 Orange Bowl • The 2023 Big Ten Championship • The 2023 Cotton Bowl • The 2023 Pac-12 Championship • The 2023 Big-12 Championship • The 2023 ACC Championship • The 2023 Peach Bowl • Thursday Night Football • Every 2023 college football regular season game except Ohio State vs. Michigan Absolutely INCREDIBLE.

Even when the sun doesn’t shine, we still grind!🌧️💪

We’re college girls, of course we had to hop on this trend!😆💁‍♀️

The “Someone Else Will Do It” mentality has always fascinated (and bothered) me as a coach. So I wrote a newsletter on 4 ways to guard against it: agoodcoach.beehiiv.com/p/someoneelsew…