One of my favorite things about living in Nevada is the countless opportunities I have to go hiking and explore His creation. The Sierra Nevada mountains are certainly full of His glory on any day, any time of year. You would think my players would enjoy hiking too, but that is not necessarily true. Last year, I made them all go on a hike with me, and one of them actually said, "I just don't get it....it's too slow".

Two years ago, after an incredible trip to Yosemite, I spoke to one of my players encouraging her to go. She took me up on the idea. In fact, she actually went on a hike I had recommended, to Mirror Lake. I got a text from her stating, "In fact, it mirrors NOTHING, it is too low." Evidently, the drought of that summer had taken its toll on the lake, and well, you get the picture.

It got me to thinking, as a Christian coach, my goal is to mirror Jesus, and for the fruits of the Spirit to be obvious in my coaching, to be that mirror, I must stay FULL of Jesus, the Living water. John 7:38 states, "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water." There are almost 700 references to water in the Bible. If you have some time this week, I suggest you read some of them, and spend a little time reflecting 1) What do YOU mirror as you coach? 2) Are you too "low" to mirror Jesus, and if you are, what can you do to fill up again?

A few weeks ago, I attended the Renovare conference in Wichita to hear Jim Smith and Dallas Willard. Although there were lots of speakers there, I kept going to hear those 2, instead of the other choices. I mentioned this to Dallas, and he simply smiled and said, I am the nozzle, Jane." He saw the look on my face, trying to process what he meant (those of you who read Dallas understand this). He quickly followed up with, "what you really want is in the hose -- it's Him -- I am just the nozzle." And I understood.

Think about the opportunities you will have this week to be the nozzle with your team. To reflect Him and His goodness.

Keep the faith

janeygal