FRANK PAYNE - A COACH, AUTHOR & FINISHER

     Several weeks ago I had a dream about a guy who coached my son almost 20 years ago as a JV Football Coach - Frank Payne. In the dream, Frank was standing on the sideline of a football field. The dream changed as Frank Payne became Frank Reich, the former Buffalo Bills Quarterback known for his faith in Christ and leading historic comebacks. It took a few weeks for the "Dream about Frank's" to make sense.
     My son Joe Kuebler was a wide receiver for the Frank Payne coached Iroquois High School Junior Varsity Team. One game for Joe stands out in my mind. I believe that game, and Coach Payne's actions have helped shaped Joe's character. Joe knows how to run the race of life with perseverance.
     During the course of the game, Coach Payne called for three passing plays with Joe as the primary receiver. Joe dropped all three passes. Most Coaches and most people in the world would have written Joe off and sent him to the bench. Coach Payne called for another pass to be thrown Joe's way,

THE COACH DIDN'T GIVE UP! 

Joe bobbled the ball before it nestled safely in his arms for a completion. Joe was able to go home with a comeback attitude, knowing he was valued by his Coach. He has developed a never-quit attitude.
     Today, Joe is a Doctor. He's a Pediatric Cardiologist - a guy who helps heal children's hearts. I'm proud of the man that my son has become. Frank Payne has a healing hand on those baby hearts.
     If you're familiar with Football history, you probably have already made the connection. Frank Reich is known as the Author and Finisher of the Greatest Comeback in NFL History. Frank Payne has taught my son Joe and thousands of other young athletes, boys and girls, young men and young women, how to be overcomers, come-backers and never-give-uppers.
     We speak of Coach Payne several times a year in the Kuebler Family. He's a hero and role model for us. Frank Reich has the same level of respect and admiration. Both of these guys have a relationship with Christ - who is the Author and Finisher of our faith.
     Thank you Coach Frank Payne for being a Life Coach for the young people. You are a Bright Spot who helps others shine. We pray that God gives you good health, prosperity and an enlarged territory in the work of your hands as He enlarges His place in your heart.
Jesus loves you and so do we.

Bob Kuebler is the Director of Youth With A Purpose - YWAP. He has spent the last 15 yrs. learning about pain and perseverance from inner city young people and their families. Healing starts with love, compassion and empathy. 

           Our mission at YWAP is to inspire inner city young people to develop as Christ-centered role models who mentor the younger generation. 

           Bob is the Author of five books and several blogs including The Bright Spot Report, Bob shares how God is redeeming our cities through young people. You can reach him at 716-830-8240, ywapbuffalo@yahoo.com. www.youthwithapurpose.org