It’s March and, for college basketball fans, the word March is almost always followed by the word madness. Next week is Selection Sunday, the day when the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee announces the men’s tournament bracket. (The women’s bracket follows on Monday.) Each year March Madness brings out the passion in players, coaches, and fans alike, with countless hours spent preparing for, playing in, and watching basketball games. LinC asks the questions: Are we as passionate about our faith as college basketball fans are about their favorite teams and their brackets? And how can we focus our passion on doing God’s will? Key Scriptures: Genesis 32:22-32; Matthew 16:21-26; Acts 4:1-22. Actor Charlie Sheen has dominated entertainment news headlines in recent weeks with strange and outrageous quotes and attacks on the creator of his hit show. Among other things, Sheen has made disparaging remarks about recovery programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous and has suggested that he can get better on his own. This I-don’t-need-help attitude, which is not unique to Charlie Sheen, can have damaging effects on people’s lives. As Christians we know that we do need help, particularly from God, whom we depend on every day. Next week we’ll look at how to live as people dependent on God.
