Athletes

In this Miracles series, we'll unpack the Gospel of John and cover six miracles that Jesus gave the world. Jesus performed these miracles to show the world that He was the Messiah so that we would believe He was the Messiah. So that YOU would believe. Join us as we unpack why Jesus gave us these miracles and how they are alive and working for in still today.

FCA Wrestling: The Miracles

Judo came into our lives through my late husband, a judoka. When our daughter Bianca, then 9 years old, was bullied and threatened with a box cutter, we decided to enroll her in judo classes. A week later, she successfully defended herself. Today, my daughter owns a judo academy and my grandson Pedro competes at the national level. This is the inspiration for this devotional.

 Smooth Path

With a lens of faith and Biblical truth, this five-day reading plan unpacks how we find God's faithfulness through His love for us...and how we bring Him glory by being faithful in what He calls us to do.

UNPACK This...Finding God's Faithfulness

When you pursue your goals in sports, what are you trying to achieve? Your sacrifice and passion pave the way to accomplish your goals. God does the same for you. He pursues you, loves, and accepts you completely. Success is no longer defined by your skills. You have a new purpose when you play. In this 8-day plan, pursue truth, life, team, and mission to strengthen your relationship with Christ.

Pursue Daily Meetings

This five-day reading plan walks through the Fruit of the Spirit and encourages coaches and athletes to discover ways to demonstrate them to their teammates, friends and family.

Spiritual Fruit on and Off the Field

Maybe you have been told that you’re one of the most dedicated players on the team. Or maybe that is what you want to be. When it comes to your dedication to God’s team—the one that matters most—what kind of player would Jesus say you are?

Just as an athlete is recruited to play a sport, Jesus recruits you to play in the spiritual game of life. Standards that make a good athlete include strength, confidence, and hard work. What about God’s standards? We can use God’s Word to evaluate the way we choose to live.

Every effective team works toward a common goal. The purpose of this Bible study and devotional is to help encourage, inspire, and build committed Christian athletes who desire to consistently follow Christ’s game plan.

No more “game-day-only” athletes. Playing on God’s team is about being an everyday follower of Jesus, on and off the field, in and out of season! 

Playing On God's Team

Being the parent of a young athlete can be very challenging. Research has shown that children in sports do better in school, miss fewer days of school, and develop socioemotional life skills. If we can also do that from a biblical perspective, how great would that be? Let’s glean from the Old Testament to help us be godly parents. 

Wisdom for Sports Parents From the Old Testament

Are you ready to begin the 100 Day New Testament Challenge? We are excited you accepted the challenge to read the New Testament in 100 days (15 weeks). By being here, you’ve shown a desire to seek the Kingdom of God first. As you begin this journey, you’ll connect with God and His Word on a deeper level, fueling your drive to compete for Christ. So, are you ready?

100 Days in the New Testament: The Athlete's Challenge

High school football coach Joe Kennedy was always a fighter. A childhood in foster care followed by 20 years in the Marines was nothing compared to his biggest battle: his commitment to stand for God by taking a knee in prayer after each game. When he was fired, Joe knew this battle for religious freedom and the rights of all Americans was one they would have to fight—no matter the cost. Based on the movie AVERAGE JOE, this Plan reminds us that the battle is not physical but spiritual, and our greatest weapon is our faith in God.