FCA North Lincoln

04/30/2026

Seeking the Best of the Best to be a part of FCA's Camps! But wait, do you have to be the "best"? What we want to bring to this camp and to our campers are individuals who both love the Lord and love to coach- those are the only stipulations. Interested? DM me or any FCA rep... TODAY!

COACH — we need YOU. The season is coming up fast!

From Distance Camp to Nebraska FCA Sports Camp, this is your opportunity to pour faith, fundamentals, and friendship into the next generation of athletes.

Or step away and be poured into with your spouse at Coaches TimeOut.

High school, club, retired, or parent-coach — there’s a place for you here.

Step in. Make an impact.

Apply today: fcanebraska.org

04/22/2026

Just watching this pumps me up... and I hope it does you as well! We're over-the-top excited about a new Sports Camp FCA Nebraska is providing that should (and probably will) knock your physical and spiritual socks off. 10 sports, College and High School Coaches, with help from some of the best college athletes in the state (including, as you can see, current Huskers), and young people from all over Nebraska and beyond to do something we've never done before. Turn your head (since I still don't know how to flip it for you), revel at Marketing Director Tim Worstell's well-done video, then prepare the high school student-athletes in your life to get registered... TODAY!
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04/05/2026

On the most appropriate day, I have made my way back and I'm ready to use this platform to share how I'm getting to experience how the Lord is working in my life.

(Resurrection Difference: New Life by Shannon Caughey FCA Devotion)

After some careful deliberation, I no longer want to refer to today as Easter Sunday, but rather Resurrection Sunday. Not that new outfits, Easter Egg Hunts and days off of school are bad; I just want to make sure there is no doubt in my mind of what this day is truly about- and what that means for you and me. But the impact of His resurrection goes beyond a once-a-year celebration.

It’s a difference-maker in our day-to-day life as an administrator, coach, or teacher. Why? Because when we respond in faith to Jesus, we are no longer who we were before. Christ’s resurrection makes us new.

Before coming to Jesus, we were not in pretty good shape with just a little help needed from Him. We were “dead in [our] trespasses and sins” (Ephesians 2:1). Though physically alive, we were spiritually dead because we rebelled against the Holy God. We were facing an eternity of being separated from this God who loves us and created us to be in relationship with Him.

But God came to us in His Son, Jesus Christ. Romans 6:4-5 tells us that through faith in Christ, we are united with Him in His death—meaning, what Jesus accomplished through His sacrificial death for our sins is now applied to us. We are also united with Christ in His resurrection: what He accomplished in being raised to new life, triumphing over sin and death—this wonderful reality is now applied to us. As a result, “we too may walk in newness of life.”

MAY YOU EXPERIENCE A BLESSED RESURRECTION DAY- TODAY AND ALL THE DAYS THAT FOLLOW!

02/12/2026

I try to use the "Wednesday Weekly Wanderings" as a time to encourage (and that is still my hope here today), but I want to demonstrate vulnerability and a plan for the future.

This week has been tough- I mean REALLY tough! Physical ailments, always. Emotional pains, smh. Intellectual challenges, whatever. But Spiritually... knocked down, then kicked relentlessly into submission. I've questioned, reasoned, begged and felt no relief. I KNOW God is there, but it seems like the more I pray the bigger the issue(s) get(s), causing more spiraling. I know I can't rest in my own power (Proverbs 28:26), but I have to take action... in HIS Almighty Power.

1) I'm walking away from social media for a while because I'm SO discouraged, so tired, by what I read, see and hear.

2) I'll continue to read the YouVersion Daily App and Proverbs with my Bride (the Lord has blessed us with perfect scripture for our circumstances each day).

3) Reading scripture on my own to see what God reveals to me personally, especially through the story of King David.

4) Praying fervently. For me, for us, but even more for others and their needs (24 Hours of Unbroken Prayer).

5) Ask for your prayers to get out of this funk, to pray for those I'm ministering to in North Lincoln, to pray for people's wisdom and understanding, to pray for our world and its leaders (YES, that means DT too!). Would you do that for me, please?

I know God is good, all the time. I know He's watching my every move and I want to glorify Him in thought, word and deed. I know that I will prevail because I am "a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that [I] may proclaim the praises of Him who [will call me] out of darkness into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9), but I also am asking for your help.

I pray ALL of you are well and hope to be back soon. God Bless!

01/28/2026

Just got back from our annual FCA State Staff Retreat and a song leads me to the "Wednesday Weekly Wanderings."

As we sang "Build Your Kingdom Here" during worship this morning the lyrics, that I thought I knew pretty well, revealed something I apparently had never seen before:

Build Your kingdom here, Let the darkness fear
Show Your mighty hand, Heal our streets and land
Set Your church on fire, Win this nation back
Change the atmosphere, Build Your kingdom here
We pray

Even more so than ever, these words (along with the rest of the song's lyrics) should be screamed from every Believer... NOW!

I pray these are the words you are singing AND saying to those you align with, to those on the "other side," and those that are in between.

The official video release of "Build Your Kingdom Here" from the album "Homemade Worship by Handmade People".Directed by Greg Fromholz.Production by Tiny Ark...

01/21/2026

Today's "Wednesday Weekly Wanderings" takes me back to a conversation I had last night with Morgan Gatzemeyer and Chase Martin, the couple I have the privilege to marry in July '26.

As I was taking them through another Pre-Marital Counseling Session, we visited about "constructive conflict." One of the questions was "How can you train yourself to look at what's going on in your own heart- the cravings that war within you, the frustration that you're not getting what you want, the possibility that you might be pursing something with selfish or false motives- before you start attacking or challenging your spouse?"

Folks, although Chase made a GREAT point that the covenant that he and Morgan are making cause them to act toward one another in an even greater respect and honor, we have a responsibility, as BELIEVERS, to do the same with our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. So, before you start attacking or challenging others, how can you train yourself to took at what's going on in your own heart?

James 4:1 tells us that the quarrels and fights "come from the evil desires at war within you." Am praying for my heart, and yours, to battle daily against the flesh and to "seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." (Matthew 6:33)

01/14/2026

Something that FCA tells people all the time is the point of today's "Wednesday Weekly Wanderings."

One of the first things I was told when coming on board was a Billy Graham quote: "One coach will impact more young people in one year than the average person does in a lifetime." While I believe that has some truth, I also have to wonder if the athletes can impact the coach just as much...

This weekend we were visited by the Mayom sisters (Adia & Grace). Both girls were outstanding Track athletes at The High, as well as two of the highest quality individuals I've gotten to work with. Seeing them again and hearing their stories was exactly what I needed, which provided a great deal of joy!

This is why I coach and why I have been so incredibly blessed for more than 35 years- my Jumpers, the PEOPLE!

01/08/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR (eight days late)! The "Weekly Wednesday Wanderings" comes from a message we heard, while visiting Kearah Houchin and her family in Texas, and the desire we have to be "new."

The message was appropriately set up by Romans 12:1-2, where the pastor identified that God doesn't want to make us better, but rather new. We are given 2026 with an opportunity to avoid "conforming to the patterns of this world" (I can make myself better by the world's standards) and instead, be "transformed by the reNEWing of your mind (I can change who I am or who I have become because of the Lord's direction).

How does this happen?

1) Be anchored to God's Word instead of your News Anchors
2) Be careful what you're allowing in your mind, especially what comes up when 'scrolling'
3) Let God be God so your desire to play God and judge others doesn't cause anxiety

I'm praying you experience the best NEW year ever!

12/24/2025

As we prepare for Christmas Day I wanted to, once again, share why EVERYONE should take the time to watch Dallas Jenkins "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." I know I've mentioned it a few times on the "Wednesday Weekly Wanderings" but after reading today's FCA Devo, I felt like it was more than appropriate.

All too often I feel as though we go through the motions at Christmastime. Not being judgmental in that statement; I think we just tend to take it for granted because we hear the same thing "over and over again" (me included). That's why I encourage you to see the movie. The Herdsman family didn't know the story, so when it was read to them the first time (the scene is hilarious!) they were amazed, shocked, bewildered and even a little bit angry. Why is it that we aren't affected the same way? In 1 John 1:1-2 we're reminded, “What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have observed and have touched with our hands, concerning the Word of life— that life was revealed, and we have seen it and we testify and declare to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us.” Even Imogene Herdsman, who had only just heard of the importance of this baby recognizes His power when she says, "This year we get to be someone else. Live a different life. Become someone new" (this statement is taken a bit out of context, but I think you get my point). It's my hope Jesus' birth, Christmas Day, reminds you why you should live a different life because HE has made you someone new.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FRIENDS!

12/11/2025

The "Wednesday Weekly Wanderings" goes back to Lincoln High where it all "possibly" began.

Today at the LHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes Huddle two speakers were brought in to share how FCA impacted them in high school, as both Bill Strain (LHS grad) and Brad Schmidt (Pius grad) attended the Estes Park, Colorado FCA Camp in the 60's. In fact, even though it wasn't officially registered, Bill believes Lincoln High formed the first Huddle in Nebraska. Whether folklore or not, it was cool to hear their stories and be encouraged by the experiences they had back then!