Sharing the Light with Roger Long
In Roger Long’s 40-plus years of involvement in pool he has experienced just about every facet of the industry. From player, to pool room owner, to instructor, to retailer, to cue builder, to table mechanic, to cue repair technician; Roger has done it all. Currently, he owns and operates Maestro’s Pro Shop in Phoenix, AZ.
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Sharing The Light
Pool through the eyes of Christian players Welcome to AZBilliards’ newest column! Hang on because this one is going to be unique! Some of you may find it to be very helpful. Others may find it to be oddly interesting—even if not all that particularly helpful to you, personally. Still others may find it not […]
Sharing The Light – Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman Testimony
Sharing The Light Pool through the eyes of Christian players This month we begin presenting our panel of Christian pool players. First up: Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman Testimony I am 71 years old and was born September 1, 1949. I have been playing pool now for over 6 decades. I started as a “rack boy” […]
Sharing The Light – Steve “Leapin” Lillis Testimony
Are you searching for peace and satisfaction? Do you long to find a joyful reason to wake up and greet the new day? Do you desire to have purpose and meaning in your life and to know where your destiny lies? These were the major issues of life that I wrestled with for many years. […]
Sharing The Light – Robin “The BankRoll” Dodson
Our next player needs no introduction as far as her playing accomplishments go. However, it’s most likely that very few readers have ever heard the amazing story of the events that caused her to turn her life over to God. I began playing pool at age 12 (many moons ago) at a local family billiards […]
Sharing The Light – Mike “Tennessee Tarzan” Massey
Our next entrant is one of the most recognizable pool personalities in the world. His up and down and up again story is shared here in his own words, as only he can tell it. Hi, I’m Mike Massey and would like to share with you my testimony, then if you ever had me […]
Sharing The Light – Tommy “The Juggler” Kennedy
This month we have a testimony from one of pool’s bubbliest and most beloved players. Just read his story and you’ll begin to understand the source of his joy. Hello pool fans and Christian brothers and sisters in Christ. Here is my brief testimony of how I got saved by The Lord Jesus Christ when […]
Sharing The Light – Nicholas “Nicky” Mannino
The latest addition to our line-up of Christian pool players may not be known to all, but he does have the distinction of experiencing one thing in pool that no other player has ever experienced, and most likely never will. It happened at one of pool’s most memorable events. I will leave you to discover […]
Sharing The Light – Robin Verner
This month we finalize our panel of Christian pool players with the introduction of a veteran lady player who confesses a love for pool, but also professes an even greater love for God. I grew up in Chicago and when I was a young girl around 10 years old, I would watch my uncle, father, […]
Sharing The Light – Question 1 July 2021 Part One
This month we begin with our question and answer(s) program. This is part one of their replies. Watch next week for Steve Lilllis’ answer. Question #1, July 2021: Is it okay for a Christian to gamble at pool? Mike Massey: All you have to do is ask Jesus, and he will let you know. Check […]
Sharing The Light – Question 1 July 2021 Part Two
This week we continue with our question and answer(s) program. This is part two of their replies. Watch next week for Tommy Kennedy’ answer. Question #1, July 2021: Is it okay for a Christian to gamble at pool? Steve Lillis: God and Gambling for the Pool Player by Steve Lillis Many […]
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