We are excited to announce the hiring of Zane Shewmaker (@ZaneShewmaker) to the men's basketball staff. Coach Shewmaker joins Trinity after 4 years with the Indiana University men's program (@IndianaMBB).
Coach makes us better! @TrollsAthletics@TrinityTroll#CLIMB
In an otherwise pretty sluggish 8:00 a.m. game, Kyle Edwards (Whiteland H.S. 2027) has been the standout for Legacy Ice Elite 17u this morning.
The 6’3” guard has finished a pair of And-1’s showcasing his athleticism & strength. Very good rebounder as a guard.
#PHTheStage
This Easter, I invite you to look at Jesus, consider what he said and did, and ask for yourself what I believe is the most important question you will ever answer: Did he really leave behind an empty tomb? And if he did, what does that mean for you?
This video was made possible and in collaboration with my friends at @ChildlikeMedia.
In 1986, the American Medical Association published an article titled "The Physical Death of Jesus Christ". It details the entire process of Jesus' trial to His death on the cross.
In Luke 22, before Jesus is arrested, it is written that He was in great distress & sweating blood. Although rare, it is recognized as Hematidrosis, a condition caused by high levels of stress.
At the time, the crucifixion was considered the worst death for the worst of criminals. But this is not all Jesus faced. He endured whipping so severe that it tore the flesh from His body. He was beaten so horribly that His face was torn & His beard ripped.
A crown of thorns, 2-3 inches long cut deeply into His scalp. The leather whip used to flog Him had tiny iron balls & sharp bones. The balls caused internal injuries while the sharp bones ripped open His flesh. His skeletal muscles, veins, & bowels are exposed, causing major blood loss. Most men do not survive this kind of torture. After Jesus was severely flogged, He was forced to carry His cross while people mocked & spat on Him.
Crucifixion was a process meant to instill excruciating pain, creating a slow & agonizing death. Nails as long as 8 inches were driven into Jesus' wrists & feet. The Roman soldiers knew the tendons in the wrists would tear & break, forcing Jesus to use His back muscles to support Himself to breathe. Imagine the struggle, the pain, the courage...Jesus endured this reality for 3 hours!
The Gospel of John writes that after Jesus' death, a Roman soldier pierced His side with a spear & blood & water came out. Scientists explain that from hypovolemic shock, the rapid heart rate causes fluid to gather in the sack around the lungs & heart. The accumulation of fluid in the membrane around the heart is called a Pericardial effusion & the lungs is called a pleural effusion.
To the world, Christianity is as foolish as it can get. They believe it's for the weak. But when you are confronted by the reality of the cross, it's clearly not a pretty sight. It is brutal & horrific.
This is the weight Jesus carried. The weight of the sins of the world, all so that we can live. God's wrath is fully satisfied in Jesus. This is what it took. Repent & believe! Jesus is “God among us” in the flesh. Jesus is our Savior. Jesus loves you so much that He went through this spiritual and physical punishment for your sins and mine.
Jesus is the LORD, Almighty God, Everlasting Father.
Thank You, Jesus.
Surely he has borne our griefs
and carried our sorrows;
yet we esteemed him stricken,
smitten by God, and afflicted.
But he was pierced for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
and with his wounds we are healed.
All we like sheep have gone astray;
we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.
— Isaiah 53:4-6
“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”
Isaiah 53:5 ESV https://t.co/kC0UqMTll0
Holy Monday. Jesus cleanses the temple (Matthew 21:12-17)
God cleans house of those who aimed to profit off of His name.
A reminder that Christ didn't come to Earth for a sunshine and rainbows tour.
He came to right wrongs with Holy fire.
We could write a book! There was no quit from our program. Give your best. Period.
It's all about the people. What @malachi_peasley and @ZaneShewmaker did for this program, these players, and my family was truly selfless. We had a blast going to work each day.
They deserve every opportunity they get! Excited to see where their coaching careers take them!
#CLIMB
Grateful to have led Trinity Hoops (@TrollsMBball) these past two years. We took over a program that averaged less than 5 NAIA wins over the last 10+ years and had won 1 NAIA win in the previous year. Despite learning that Trinity was closing our team continued to CLIMB.
• 17-13 on the year (all NAIA wins)
• 13-7 in CCAC play (4th place finish)
• Most wins & first postseason win in 15+ years
• Finished top 15 in the country in multiple offensive categories
Wins only tell part of the story. We’ve had 11 All-Academic members and this past fall a cumulative team GPA above a 3.5. Our guys loved and cared for one another. This team brought together alumni and fans during unprecedented times. Collectively we wanted to give our best as we wrote the #finalchapTer of Trinity Hoops. We did that.
With much gratitude, I’m excited to see what the Lord has next for our players, staff, and my family (our 5th starter set to arrive in July). #CLIMB
Great word from Coach Shew last night. Appreciate our staff and their investment in our players lives! Grateful to do life with @ZaneShewmaker and @malachi_peasley. #CLIMB
‼️Until the Final buzzer sounds
Thought this could be in the range of outcomes when doing game of the day today! Trolls with a BIG win!
If I am an AD, looking for a new HC hire next season...David Osborn is your guy!