The Increase | John 3:30

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Stories from the lives of athletes, all pressing toward the goal found in John 3:30;
“He must increase, but I must decrease”

Carving Out Time – Sam Acho

For me, it’s all or nothing. I’m so prone to workout hard — run, lift, go through the routine and push myself as hard as I can. There’s no halfway. But I’ve learned that I also need rest. For me, rest doesn’t just mean sitting on the couch with my feet up watching television, it Read More
Testing Your Faith – Luke Weaver

Our Sunday baseball chapel has been going through the book of James recently. Our study has brought us to really dig in and search for answers in Scripture, instead of trying to run from the truth. Last week we studied James 4, focusing on not being double-minded, but allowing people to get to know you. Read More
Self-Check – Demario Davis

“The Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” — Genesis 2:18 Last year, my wife Tamela and I were at a friend’s wedding, where we met up with a bunch of other couples who are friends of ours. As we were Read More
The Power of Our Words – Reza Zadeh

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” — Ephesians 4:29 Anyone who has been bullied can attest to the phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will Read More
Increase Week in Review 8/6-8/10

Did you miss this week’s stories from the pros? Here’s what they said: Monday former MLB catcher Eddie Taubensee shared the importance of spending time in prayer with God: Take the Time – Eddie Taubensee Tuesday recently retired pro pitcher David Ledbetter explained why he couldn’t be more excited about the next Read More
Grounded – Tim Howard

Jesus Christ has done great things in my life. Everything else will fade away, but it’s our faith in Him that ultimately saves us. This is where true and lasting happiness comes from. It’s no secret that other things can make us happy in life, but genuine, pure, happiness — in the midst of our best Read More
Ask in Faith – Matthew Boyd

A year ago this month I was on the cusp of the big leagues. I had just come back up after being sent down to Triple-A and everything seemed unsure. Not that I’m sure of my future now, only God knows the plans He has for us. But my wife and I were living in Read More
Walking Through Open Doors – Brandon Boykin

Since I spent all of last season on IR, I had a lot more time to spend at home with my wife than I had in the past six years playing in the league. During each season prior, we would always make sure to spend time together when I’d get home from practice or when Read More
Stepping Away from the Game – David Ledbetter

I’m 26 years old. I played through six years in the minor leagues, was sitting at the Triple-A level, and decided it was time for me to step away from the game. I want to be a lot of things in this life. Ever since I was young, I’ve always had a desire Read More
Take the Time – Eddie Taubensee

“You will call on Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” — Jeremiah 29:12-13 If you had the opportunity to talk with one person from the past or present, who would choose? This is Read More

Carving Out Time – Sam Acho
Testing Your Faith – Luke Weaver
Self-Check – Demario Davis
The Power of Our Words – Reza Zadeh
Increase Week in Review 8/6-8/10
Grounded – Tim Howard
Ask in Faith – Matthew Boyd
Walking Through Open Doors – Brandon Boykin
Stepping Away from the Game – David Ledbetter
Take the Time – Eddie Taubensee

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Stories from the lives of athletes, all pressing toward the goal found in John 3:30;
“He must increase, but I must decrease”

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