Athletes

As a young father of two precious children, Tommie Harris Jr. lost his wife to a brain aneurysm. At that point, he had to learn to stand on his knees. Tommie was a chubby kid, a high school athlete, a college football All-American and an NFL star. This plan is the final installment in the Playing Through the Pain series.

Finishing Strong

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

Discover how to shift your focus from seeking the approval of others to chasing after God. Olympic medalist Daniel Roberts shares personal stories, practical insights, and Scripture. You will find freedom and learn to live for God’s glory, not the world’s validation. This 4-day plan, embracing peace and purpose, is part of the "Competition Series for Athletes." 

Chasing God, Not Approval

 Athletes are conditioned to be strong both physically and mentally. But as Christian competitors, we have the game-changing advantage of being spiritually strong. With Jesus Christ and His Word transforming us daily, we can be strong 24/7! The FCA Strong Devotional tackles issues that coaches and athletes during competition and in life.  This 31-day plan will also help establish a consistent, daily quiet time with God, and includes extra readings and suggested prayer. 

Strong

Jesus said  “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”  Jesus loved people in many different ways. This devotional will identify the different ways through scripture, and hopefully challenge and invite you to follow His example in your own life.  You will examine who you love, how you love, and why you love.

As I Have Loved You

This four-day reading plan explores how to RESET, RENEW, REFUEL, and be READY in a competitor’s sport and faith.

To learn more about the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, visit fca.org. 


24/7

Do you want powerful, unstoppable faith for the gym, locker room, and competitive arena? Your passion to live intentionally for Jesus in everything you do can help you transform the world one practice and game at a time.

True Competitor will challenge you to train your heart, mind, and soul so you reflect the love of Christ on and off the field. Dan Britton and Jimmy Page share seven devotions of spiritual grit that will refine how you think, train, and compete.

Become a champion for Christ and take your faith, sport, and life to the next level.

True Competitor: 7 Days of Spiritual Grit

As a young father of two precious children, he lost his wife to a brain aneurysm. At that point, he had to learn to stand on his knees. Tommie Harris Jr. was a chubby kid, a high school athlete, a college football All-American and an NFL star. He learned to play through the pain at every level. This plan is the third of five in the series.

Playing Through the Pain: Trust & Rest

The Scripture verses used for this devotional have specific references to athletics. Paul was not a spectator but a participant in the most fantastic race of all, the race of the Christian life. He wanted to run it and be rewarded by Jesus at the end of the race. He was focused on the finish line and let nothing distract him from finishing well. 