Indiana State big man 6’11” Derek Vorst (@VorstDerek) has entered the transfer portal on Tuesday.
Vorst, a skilled F/C from Rossford, OH, has one year remaining after spending the last three in Terre Haute.
Because of Jesus…and only because of Jesus, even death couldn’t defeat Chuck Norris.
When Chuck and I studied God’s Word together, there was never a moment he was anything but curious, anxious to learn, eager to deepen in his knowledge of Christ, hungry to know the Truth and conform his life to it.
There was no “action hero” present. No “world champion fighter”, there was only a friend, a fellow disciple, a person desperate to respond to the grace he found in the gospel.
My favorite Chuck story happened years later when I was teaching in a remote area of Central Africa to an assembly of hundreds of young leaders in a hot room after they already had a long day. I did my best to make my case for the gospel and how everyone needed what Christ alone could provide. At one point-in the midst of an illustration I was giving I wanted to use the name of a famous person…someone that all those listening would know and relate to their fame and renown. I mentioned the biggest names I could think of in sports, movies, music, politics-and clearly no one from FIFA, the NBA, NFL, Hollywood, the Grammy’s or the halls of power had captured the fascination of those in the room. When I sat down, I asked my host what “celebrity” I could have used that would have connected with my audience. His response was - “Walker Texas Ranger”. When I told him I was “Walker’s” pastor he lost his mind and as everyone was being dismissed ran quickly back to the mic, made everyone sit down and apologized for not properly introducing me. He told the room that the speaker they just heard was not properly introduced and though they listened with respect, he wanted them to know how great a privilege it was that they would hear from me because (and he made everyone sit down to hear this announcement) I was “Walker’s” pastor. The room went crazy and they didn’t leave but wanted me to address them again. I stood up and as clearly as I could once again presented the gospel narrative with this simple introduction - “Let me tell you what Walker Texas Ranger would want you to know more than anything on earth.” I have never had such an attentive audience.
My prayer is that some of those young leaders will be reunited with Carlos (“Walker’s real name) in glory one day. Chuck loved that story and was more grateful that his “fame” could make Jesus more attractive to others than anything else I could told him. I was grateful to be his friend when he lived in Dallas, and am more grateful to be His brother in Christ for eternity. #chucknorris #soladegloria
Indiana State’s Camp Wagner will enter the transfer portal, his agent @Dillon_Buchanan of AMR Agency told @TheFieldOf68.
The 6-6 guard will be one of the best floor spacers available. Wagner’s shot 36.2% from 3 in his career with 469 attempts. Posted 11.9 ppg, 4.4 rpg in 25-26.
Indiana State’s Camp Wagner will enter the transfer portal, his agent @Dillon_Buchanan of AMR Agency told @TheFieldOf68.
The 6-6 guard will be one of the best floor spacers available. Wagner’s shot 36.2% from 3 in his career with 469 attempts. Posted 11.9 ppg, 4.4 rpg in 25-26.
Great night with some amazing athletes and students and a great word from @CampWagner2 on “Abiding in Christ” each day through time in His Word, time with others in accountability, and time doing all that He commands for the Glory of the Lord.
The gathering today and especially the clarity of Words spoken by Pastor @robmccoyus are just the kind of gracious thing the Lord would do before He is about to do something else.
#BeReady#1613project
In today’s episode: Valpo opts in, Illinois State gets a big non-conference game and we’ve got more July signings. We’ll also talk with @IndStBasketball junior guard @CampWagner2.
See you at 9:00am CDT on X and YouTube. https://t.co/7PkOjUKx6L
Just hearing of the heartbreaking news and from families close to those that have lost their children in the #texas#flood.
People are asking me -“what do I do?” “What can I say to my children who lost friends…what do I say to the parents who are my friends?”
Being present with those mourning with and mourning with them is the right thing. Do not feel pressure to say anything- weep with them. Pray for them. Serve them. MAINTAIN your faith in the steadfast GOODNESS of God
Do not try and give answers to things we don’t know (Dt 29:29) and remember what we do know - specifically that when this tragedy at #camp #mystic happened - the Father was exactly where He was when His Son died on the cross - firmly planted in the heavens on His throne -waiting to bring His perfection and hope to our broken world. Don’t forget His goodness when nothing around you suggests He is good and sovereign. Hold fast. Comfort others with the comfort with which you have been comforted. Be steadfast. Present. Silent but ready to comfort with Truth of God’s sufficiency and love. Be trong and unwavering. Hurt with them. Wait with them for the Lord’s peace to come.
Pray. Practice the ministry of presence and faith. Grieve- but not without hope.
Praying now for all who are close to this tragedy and the myriads around the world who are similarly hurting and we don’t even know about their story.
Come quickly Lord Jesus.
Psalm 46
Psalm 40
Psalm 13
2 Cor 1:3-5
Run to the Lord and His Word.
1 Thess 4:13