Read It and Believe It

Read the word for yourself daily and believe what it says and let's see what happens. I'm confident that you won't be disappointed but rather strengthened, encouraged and blessed.

Christ Centered Athletes Greatest Call

What I like most about being an Christ-centered athlete is that it gives players a platform to be a witness for Christ meanwhile expressing their love and gratitude towards God and people in public.

Did you know?
More people attend high school, college and professional events than those who go to church.

Q:Where can an athlete be more of a witness for Christ?

A: In public gyms, arenas and stadiums.

3 Important Things I'm Going To Do More Throughout My life

1. Continue to be an unashamed faithful witness outside the church to those who know and also don't know Jesus Christ.

2. Live my life as an encouraging example of Chris's love. Meanwhile baring with others as we both go through life's ups and downs.

3. I'm never going to be ashamed of associating with poor people, rich people, people who don't believe in God and people with varying cultural differences.


Bonus:
Im going to trust and believe with confidence that my prayers are being heard and that God is always with me as well as with my brothers and sisters in Christ.

God's got us all. Together in Christ we've already won!

Partner with Me As We Begin Gym Repairs

Dear Families:

Beginning next week we will start the process of having the gym ceiling insulated with white foam! After the construction, our gym will be much cooler in the summer and we will no longer have to deal with debris and insects from the ceiling.
Then we plan to have a concrete drainage system installed outside to help eliminate the water leakage inside of our facility after heavy rains.

For those who would like to partner with me on these two projects, you may make your tax deductible donation check out to BBI, P.O. Box 2045, Roanoke, Texas 76262 and/or you may make your financial donation online at www.buildingbelievers.org through pay pal.

There’s no donation too small. All funds will be used to complete the ceiling and outside water drainage system. We want the best for your children for years to come. Your child’s success is our success. And our success is the community’s success.

When I was first called by God to lead a Christ-centered youth sports organization and given stewardship over the gym facility here in Roanoke, I felt a bit overwhelmed by the shape it was in as well as I didn’t fully know how it could be turned into such a facility that the lives of youth from all over the North Central Texas Area (nearly 25 years) could and would be impacted.

Because of you and the faithfulness of God throughout the years, we (HHB/BBI) together with your partnerships have turned our facility into a special, safe and friendly place kids and teenagers can learn how to play basketball, grow as family, learn about Jesus and learn about life through the game.
“Thank you in advance for helping me help the kids.”


Sincerely,

T. Deon Hunter
HHB/BBI Director
www.buildingbelievers.org
817.491.9602 (o)

Advocate For Role Players on Teams Getting Equal Praise

I believe that role players deserve more acknowledgement and should be given more credit for the role they're asked to play and the sacrifices they make for the team that too often go unnoticed.

Think about it:
1. Role players often come off the bench and some don't play very much although they practice just as much as the starters.
2. Role players are often told what they can and can't do, and they accept it.
3. Role players are often the biggest cheerleaders on the team and bench.
4. Role players are often asked to do the dirty work that no one else is willing to do.
5. Role players and their positive contribution to the team often fly under the radar.
6. Role players are less likely to be given praise by their coaches and teammates.

I'm am advocate for players who are asked to play a role on teams who's contributions often go unnoticed!

Got Teenager Problems?

Did you know?

Kids who turn against their parents (once they become teenagers) are often misled and/or misguided by their peer group(s), immature adult(s), music lyrics and by idiotic ideas that they've learned while in school or while spending extended time away from their family.

[Family Values Matter]

In many cases some teenagers will learn rotten lessons while they're away from their family.

And some of the lessons that they learn will often oppose the values and principles they've been raised and taught (at home/church) to believe; which can ultimately lead to friction and discourse in the home between parents and siblings.

[Parents Don't Quit or Give Up]

Q:What's the answer to this problem?
A: Parental persistence (keep affirming your love for them but use tough love if needed), elevated prayer and patience.

Basketball and the Big Picture

"The game is a healthy place for youth to learn the values needed to live a happy, healthy, responsible and wholesome life."

Basketball is a game and place in which hard work, discipline, determination, assertiveness, self confidence, learning of roles, respect for authority, communication, leadership skills, time management, goal setting, friendships, humility, focus, concentration, character, integrity, mental and physical growth, accountability, personal responsibility and team building can be developed and established.