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How Are Your Investments?

Devotional

December 09, 2013

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I don’t mean to get personal or be nosy, but how are your investments and where are they held? Most things we invest in are temporary and sometimes risky. That’s why God wants us to make wise, lasting investments in things of eternal significance. “God did not create us for time; He created us for eternity.”1 Therefore, let’s invest in relationships. At the end of our lives, our wins and losses, our bank accounts, stocks, retirement account, and social security income won’t mean much. Our relationships, however, will be the crown jewel of our lives. Relationships with our families, friends, and most importantly with Jesus Christ will be the true measure of our wealth.

Double-Edged Sword

Devotional

September 17, 2013

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As athletes and coaches we know a lot about disciplining our bodies, but there is one muscle we often neglect to discipline: our tongues. Our gifts and skills may allow us to achieve athletic success, but our ability to maintain that success and honor God with it has much to do with how we use our words.

Genesis 1:1 says, "In the beginning God created..." How did He create? By speaking. Throughout the next few verses of the chapter, it is revealed that God did not simply act, He used words to establish creation. “And God said…” This gives us the earliest demonstration of the power of words. Later, when "the Word became flesh" and Jesus came to live among us (John 1:14), we read that He used words to fight the temptations of Satan by declaring the Word of God (Matthew 4).

To Be Honest with You

Devotional

August 27, 2013

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Sometimes I believe English is the first spoken language in America, and “dishonesty” a close second. I often hear people say, “To be honest with you . . .” Does that mean that in previous conversations, they were not telling the truth? To have a successful team, to be a champion on and off the court, honesty must exist!

Heart of a Coach: Kristin Steele, MidAmerica Nazarene Volleyball

Article

September 01, 2012

Heart of a Coach: Kristin Steele, MidAmerica Nazarene Volleyball

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

MidAmerica Nazarene University volleyball coach Kristin Steele’s favorite verse from Scripture is Jeremiah 29:11, in which the Lord declares, “For I know the plans I have for you…” She’s living proof, as she followed His guiding, not her own, from standout collegiate volleyball player to collegiate volleyball coach years ago. Now in her third season at MNU, Steele is pushing her Pioneers to new levels of success on the court and deeper relationships with the Lord away from it.

Godly Living

Devotional

February 10, 2013

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Ever wonder what it takes to live a godly lifestyle in a Major League Baseball clubhouse? According to MLB stars Andy Pettitte, Brian Roberts and Luke Scott, it takes courage, strength, accountability and faith.

Today, instead of reading a 4-minute devotion, watch one! Check out STV magazine’s online video to learn how these three athletes stand strong for the Lord in a faith-challenging environment. Simply click on the video link below, then answer the questions and read the related Scripture verses. Finish by praying and asking God to help you live a lifestyle that brings Him glory in every way.

http://fcaresources.com/video/stv-interviews-godly-living
 

 

Transformed

Video

June 01, 2009

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Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers talks about his transformation from addict to mature Christian.

#33 - StVRP - Tamika Catchings, David Wheaton and Roger Lipe

Podcast

April 12, 2008

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Indiana Fever women’s basketball player and 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Tamika Catchings, former tennis star David Wheaton, Southern Illinois FCA Area Director Roger Lipe, FCA President Les Steckel

Baseball in the Bay

Article

December 31, 2009

Baseball in the Bay

Rigo Lopez sounded tired, but satisfied. It was a crisp November evening in Palo Alto, Calif., and Lopez, an upbeat Bay Area FCA area representative, had just concluded two long days of camps. Coordinating a four-hour baseball clinic at Santa Clara University that featured major leaguers, minor leaguers and college players as instructors would have been plenty of work by itself. But the next day, Lopez and the local FCA saff hosted a similar four-hour softball camp 30 minutes away at Stanford University.

Heart of an Athlete: Rex Burkhead, Nebraska Football

Article

September 01, 2012

Heart of an Athlete: Rex Burkhead, Nebraska Football

“Don’t you know that the runners in a stadium all race, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way to win the prize.” – 1 Corinthians 9:24

Without professional sports in their state, the citizens of Nebraska have elevated their Cornhusker football team to pro status—living for each Saturday in the fall. This fact isn’t lost on senior running back Rex Burkhead, who has used his four years in front of Big Red Nation to spread the saving message of his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Loyalty

Bible Study

June 02, 2008

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Discussion:

  1. Who has shown you loyalty during your career in sport?  Tell us about it.
  2. How do people express loyalty at various levels of sport?
  3. Let’s read about a remarkable expression of loyalty in Ruth 1:15-18.
  4. How did Ruth demonstrate loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi?
  5. From what you read, what are the limits of Ruth’s loyalty?
  6. Do you find such loyalty among your teammates and coaches?  What factors contribute to that situation?
  7. What have we learned today that could build loyalty on our team?

Summary:

"Sinicism"

Devotional

October 01, 2010

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Why is it that we must test and prove everything we hear? It’s hard to live by faith because we want to feel in control of life. When we speculate on how many stars there are, we establish space programs to go prove it. If someone tells us that the paint is still wet, we must touch it to see for ourselves.

In today’s world men and women are bombarded with choices, and the decisions they make will deeply impact the rest of their lives. In order to make wise and life-producing decisions, people need truth. Instead, what they see all around then is cynicism and hypocrisy. What’s missing in our society is honesty, fairness, faithfulness, and humility.

Be Thankful

Devotional

January 20, 2011

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In today’s world many people seem to have forgotten about this wonderful word "thankful." Some of us are thankful when times are good, but as soon as anything bad creeps into our lives, this word tends to be thrown to the curb.

There are many things in life that just do not go the way we think they will, but we must remember that this is God’s path for us. I know that when the going gets tough it’s hard to be thankful, but God says to give thanks in all circumstances.

Playing for the Lord

Devotional

July 22, 2013

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As athletes, we play with the abilities God has given us. But what really drives us to play the game? For some it’s the praise of parents, coaches, and friends, or awards and medals. Often our self-worth and dedication to the game is driven purely on the thoughts, praises, and criticisms of others.

Praying for a WIN

Devotional

February 16, 2012

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Over the past several years, our family has joined in the annual FCA challenge of picking a word of the year. Every January, FCA sends out a series of Impact Play devotions asking readers to pray about a one-word theme for the year and letting God work through it in many ways.

In 2012 my word was prayer. I thought perhaps God would grow the depth of my prayer, bring people into my path who needed prayer, or maybe answer a big prayer, but I had no idea that He would bring me to my knees in a whole different way.

Adversity - Chapel

Bible Study

October 24, 2007

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Chapel – Adversity

1 – The events of these last days are those which try men’s souls.
• Disappointment
• Failure
• Loss
• Illness
• Injury

2 – How we deal with adversity is a strong indicator of our character.
• Will we bounce back or will we wilt?
• Will we encourage or will we criticize?
• Will we accept responsibility or will we shift blame?

FCA "Touching Millions" Campaign Ads

Promotional

April 04, 2008

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These ads focus on the impact of FCA and are designed to excite athletes, coaches and donors to your local ministry to learn more.

The “Touching Millions” ads are available in three different versions and are available in full page (8.5x11) and ¼ page sizes as well as color, black/white and grayscale versions to meet the needs of different publications.

Use them in:
· Magazines
· Newspapers
· Athletic programs
· Banquet programs
· Newsletters
· Postings/Bulletin Boards
· Your ideas!

Commitment Card

Promotional

June 05, 2007

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This is a PDF commitment card that you can use for events. 

Galaxy Quest

Article

May 06, 2009

Galaxy Quest

A bicycle kick in itself is pretty mystifying, considering the player begins the kick with his back facing the intended target. He then hurls his head and upper body backward toward the ground while his feet and legs whip up into the place his upper body was. All of these acrobatics are an attempt to accurately strike a flying soccer ball.

Imagine executing that kind of kick while your team is trailing 1-0 in the waning seconds of a highly competitive Superliga final match.

Great Expectations

Devotional

November 02, 2012

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Everything in me wanted to be the fast marathoner that my bib number said I was. The big “B” on my bib, which indicated that I had qualified for a fast start corral, got tons of comments from other runners and made me feel pretty special. I even started to believe that my month off from running wouldn’t matter and that I’d be blessed with a 3:30 marathon simply because I’d done it before. Let me explain…

Commitment

Bible Study

June 02, 2008

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Routine Maintenance

Devotional

September 19, 2013

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“Thank you, sir.” Square feet and shoulders . . . dribble, dribble . . . spin . . . dribble . . . spin . . . bend knees . . . shoot. That is my routine for shooting a free throw. Early in my career my coaches instilled a need for routine whenever our team stood at the line. A routine mentally prepares us for the task ahead. Free throws can come at any point in a game with varying degrees of pressure. I can still feel the pressure after missing a shot—people either let out a sigh of relief or disappointment.

Passion - Chapel

Bible Study

October 15, 2007

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1 – Sport is a tremendous part of our lives because it allows us to express passion.
  • Passion for our school, club, community.
  • Passion for our teammates.
  • Passion for the sport.
  • Passion for the God who gave

Beginner's Guide to FCA

Article

November 12, 2009

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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is the largest Christian campus ministry in the world. It is on more campuses than the next three largest campus ministries combined. In the past year, FCA reached more than 350,000 people on over 7,100 campuses and worked with more than 46,000 coaches and athletes at camps across the globe.

The numbers for this ministry are staggering. Still, even though it's been around since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a mystery to many. Even the late Tom Landry, legendary Dallas Cowboys’ coach and lifetime trustee of FCA, used to call FCA “America’s best-kept secret.”

Most people have at least heard of it, but some of them can’t really say for sure what FCA is all about.

Making The Cut

Devotional

October 09, 2013

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Many of us struggle with the constant pressure to be perfect within athletics. We get caught up seeking unreliable affirmation through our performance, so when things don't go our way many times we feel discouraged.

Tryouts are a great example. We work day in and day out to prove we ARE worthy of a spot. Summers we run sprints in the heat, nights we lift in the weight room and it feels like every second is spent honing our skills.

All that work leads to the moment tryouts finish and we run to the gym door to see if our name is one of the few listed on the final roster. Usually making the cut is a long process that requires hard work, focus and countless hours of training. To win a spot on the roster YOU have to earn it.

Heart of an Athlete: Brittany Poist

Article

June 02, 2010

Heart of an Athlete: Brittany Poist

Chosen Topic: Teamwork

Dictionary definition: “The cooperative or effort of a group of persons acting in the interests of a common cause.”

My definition: “Putting the team’s goals and needs above my own. It goes hand in hand with selflessness and can be seen in every player and coach on successful teams.”

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