Our Christian foundation is what makes our university unique. This is the place to bring prayer requests, discuss theological issues and how to become better Champions for Christ.

Moderators: jcmanson, Sly Fox, BuryYourDuke

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By Sly Fox
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I almost feel guilty asking for prayer about this matter, but if we can't ask for prayer from our brothers in Christ then who can we ask?

I've been going through some real soul searching about my career for some time and I feel I am at a crossroads. I've been blessed to be in sportscasting for the better part of the past two decades. But I am a point in my life where my priorities have changed and a schedule of working all nights & weekends is not in the best interests of my three small children.

I have been exploring a number of different career paths and I have been in contact with a number of folks about some very divergent positions. While I am anxious to enter the next stage of my life I have been put in an increasingly difficult position at my station. I already know I want to move on but I have been hesitant to do so until I find the place that He has prepared for me. But lately I feel like I have been under spiritual attack. On one hand it has made my work experience very difficult. On the other hand I get the strong feeling like this resistance is trying to keep me from what God has in store for me. That gets me excited believing that something powerful is looming out there for me.

I have made major career sacrifices the past few years in order to keep my family in Houston where my kids could grow up around both sets of grandparents. Now for the first time in about five years, my wife & I both feel we are prepared to pull up stakes and move if that is what God has in his will for us.

I state all of this to ask for your prayers on our behalf. Mrs. Sly & I do not want to be selfish but we both would love to stay right where we are if at all possible. But we both admit we could handle a move to Lynchburg if the right opportunity arose. Frankly we are excited about what God could have in store for us.

We are asking for wisdom & direction and a little support from some fellow FlameFans would actually be greatly appreciated. Again I feel a little embarassed making this request. But sometimes you have to take steps of faith.
By thesportscritic
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sly fox my prayers are with you and mrs. fox concerning God's will for you.
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By Fumblerooskies
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May God grant you and your wife wisdom in this as well as open a door to a new career path.
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By jcmanson
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You should never feel embarassed to ask your fellow brothers and sisters for prayer. No doubt I will be praying for you and your family.
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By El Scorcho
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jcmanson wrote:You should never feel embarassed to ask your fellow brothers and sisters for prayer. No doubt I will be praying for you and your family.
Amen. Same here, brother.
By cheerbren
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Praying that a clear answer is given.
By scuzdriver
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My prayers are with you and your family. God is Great!
By jimflamesfan
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Praying. I highly recommend the book, "Decision Making and the Will of God" by Gary Frieson...it's published by Multinomah publishing. It won't take you long to read.
By TDDance234
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Don't have to be embarassed nor guilty when asking for prayer. Headed up from Lynchburg.
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By Sly Fox
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I appreciate the prayers and encourgaement.

Thanks
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By bigsmooth
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sly, you and your family are in my prayers my friend.
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By bozlady
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Before you even mentioned Lynchburg......that's what I thought! "move to Lynchburg"!! Anyways, my prayers are with you!
By givemethemic
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Sly...great to talk this morning as always....congrats on the new job and don't have to much fun!!!!
By Rocketfan
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givemethemic wrote:Sly...great to talk this morning as always....congrats on the new job and don't have to much fun!!!!
two things GMTM is good for....spelling errors...and yet another tease....so whats the job sly.....

actually i forgot a third....shameless self promotion when necessary.
By givemethemic
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He mentioned it earlier...you just have to connect the dots......SCAR has me beat on shameless plugs!!! It's not even close :lol: :lol: Lastly we all need a good tease everyonce in a while.....That part might get deleted
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By Sly Fox
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I asked for prayer in direction for my family. We are still in the midst of those prayers being answered. But the Lord has blessed us through Mrs. Sly and today I accepted a small side job in radio at one of the sister stations to where our friend Bob Sturm works. I'm still awaiting God's answer in regard to several other more significant possibilities.

God is good.
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By Fumblerooskies
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All the time...

...Congrats on some doors being opened.
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By bigsmooth
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congrats sly and continued prayers.
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By Sly Fox
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This afternoon I turned in my 3 weeks notice at the television station. we are making a big leap of faith right now and your continued prayers are greatly appreciated. But I admit its a big relief making the decision to step away.
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By El Scorcho
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You've got our prayers, brother.
By givemethemic
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I think I might root for the Texans now :wink:
By scuzdriver
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Praying for you right now bro!
By Knucklehead
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Sly,
We'll keep praying for God to give you peace and wisdom.
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