Missy:
My heart is breaking for so many affected by the news at Ole Miss. We must all remind ourselves that satan is mighty divisive and he works extremely hard on those who have an enormous, positive influence on others. His desire is to do whatever it takes to tempt and destroy the ministry of successful preachers and other Christians who have the largest pool of followers. We all need to be praying for Coach Freeze, his family and the numerous players who are feeling such a let down tonight.
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Mary : Amen
Larry : These are my words in response to another post: "Nothing about this story, as it unfolds, is funny to me. In fact, I am deeply concerned for the many student-athletes that are feeling betrayed and are left wondering what happens to them, who have remained loyal and dedicated to the Coach Freeze and to Ole Miss. Whether the allegations, innuendos, or rumors have merit or not, these young men and a cadre of others have looked to this man for hope, for something to believe in, and something positive in a role model. Much of that is shattered tonight by not only the events of the day, but all of the glee, merriment, and joy generated by the situation. It is not funny and I will not join in the ridiculous and callous display of it. Coach Freeze, guilty or not, is due the prayers of the faithful. His family deserves to be considered, respected, and offered loyalty and love during this time. I am greatly disappointed by all of this . . . and I pray for the Freeze Family and for the institution, Ole Miss, The University of Mississippi!"
Missy : Yes Pastor Larry, we must pray for all of these. You know I'm a graduate of MSU, but I have admired Freeze and his influence on his players. My prayers for them is that they, too, can understand that his sin is the result of tremendous temptation placed on him by satan. I witnessed it with a former pastor in Oxford. After the initial shock and let down I began to understand the true mission that satan has to destroy Christ's followers and how he works much harder on those that have such influence than he works on me. And, boy, does he ever work on me.
Larry :Missy, This whole debacle, from the outset, has had the stench of 'wickedness in high places.' We do not know the whole story on Coach Freeze, nor are we privy to all that has gone on at Ole Miss. The truth, in a case like this, becomes relative, depending on whose telling it. But, in the end, truth will prevail. Every higher education institution in America that promotes a football program, has to some degree compromised on the rules, in an effort to carve out a piece of the pie. At the expense of integrity, decency, values, and everything wholesome, the desire to win overshadows principle. I don't know if Coach Freeze is guilty or not, it doesn't matter because I cannot and will not be his judge. But, as a brother in Christ, I am deeply saddened for him as he must now seek to rebuild his name and his character for what may be a character assassination. Under every circumstance, he and his family must have our prayers as well as our understanding. He is human like we are!
Norma Amen
Janice Amen
Laura : Missy - great post. You are another wonderful example of a real Christian. I don't know why everyone on fb have such hateful hearts. It's so refreshing to know there are people on fb and in the world that truly have God's heart.
Missy : Thank you
Laura
Marilyn: Wonderful words
Missy
Finney: Amen
Jada: Amen!!!