As a youth, I often got together with other guys for a pick-up game of baseball. First thing we would do was identify two people to pick sides. I always wanted to be on the team with the guy who I felt was the best player, so I would be on the winning side. In addition, I wanted him to be nice to me. When thinking about God, I often picture Him as someone like that who is choosing people for His team. God is a winner. He’s strong. He’s committed to those on His team, even whe

There are many variations to the traditional push-up, each designed to work your body differently. In the knuckle push-up, you assume the basic push-up position, bringing your hands on the floor below your shoulders; they should be a bit closer in than with regular push-ups. Instead of using a flat hand on the floor, make a fist and balance on your knuckles. Popular with martial artists and boxers, this type of push-up works your arms, wrists and shoulders in a different way