Soon it will be Super Bowl Sunday! While football is more popular than ever, studies of the long-term effects of concussions and other football-related injuries have raised the question of whether it is possible to play football safely at a high level. What might players, coaches, leagues, and even fans have to sacrifice for the health and safety of the athletes? The NFL may have to make some tough choices in the coming years. LinC reminds us, as Christians, about the tough choices that true discipleship requires. Key Scriptures: Genesis 22:1-12; Mark 8:31-38; Luke 18:18-30. Since its introduction in 2007, Apple’s popular iPhone has had an exclusive contract with AT&T. Until now. Starting next month, after months and years of speculation and waiting, the iPhone also will be available through Verizon. But can the Verizon iPhone possibly live up to all the build-up and hype? We all have a tendency to blow things out of proportion and to get excited about things that can’t possibly live up to our expectations. Next week LinC talks about how to manage our expectations and to be excited about the things God wants us to get excited about.
