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."

Finish Strong – Adam LaRoche

For the past 90 days, I’ve been on a journey with a few friends who’ve committed to do away with a number of things in our lives that may be taking precedence over God. So for 90 days, we committed to give up things like television, social media, soda, sugar, hot showers (don’t worry, we Read More
Words that Strengthen – Joshua Van Roodt

Though my parents went to a church near our house, I was never really interested in going. Then one day, four years ago, my dad told me there was a concert at church, so I decided to check it out. What I found there was a really cool vibe with people my age in the Read More
Watch Him Change You – Tress Way

As a kid, I loved celebrating Easter. It was another reason to get the family together and have a big meal. We would often do the Easter egg hunt at my parents’ house, but we preferred to do it at my Nana’s and Popop’s house because while Mom and Dad filled the eggs with Jolly Read More
Five Increase Questions with Kelvin Beachum

We talked with New York Jets left tackle Kelvin Beachum about his faith journey, how he’s living in the increase of Christ, and the mentors who have impacted his life. Here’s what he had to say: What effect does your faith have on your lifestyle? Your faith and who you choose to be are Read More
An Unexpected Turn – Chris Ridener

“Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.” — Proverbs 21:21 There seems to be no time in my life when I was not involved in some form of BMX. In the early 1980s, I was introduced to flatland freestyle — I was hooked! I rode my bike day and night, learning new Read More
Finding My Identity – Janie Reed

With the 2020 Olympics within sight, it’s easy to become focused too much on my sport. Within the last few months, God has been showing me that I’ve been starting to close my grip on the game and on the goal of the Olympics. I’ve been convicted to slowly open my hand and hold it Read More
Changing What’s Second Nature – Daniel Norris

Last November, I was invited to play in the MLB All-Star Tour in Japan. It was an incredible opportunity! Playing a series of seven games with some of the major league’s best players was an honor. While I knew most of the guys I went over with, having played against them in regular-season games, it Read More
A Fresh Start – Luke Weaver

On a new team, with a fresh new start to the new season, I want to be known as a guy who brings everything to the table. I want to help my team as much as I can on the field, but I also want to build relationships and feed into my teammates off the Read More
What I Can Control – Gigi Marvin

“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” – Proverbs 3:27 At the beginning of most sports seasons, there’s a tryout where players compete to earn their spot on the team. Tryouts are a stressful time as athletes face thoughts of comparison, fear Read More
Ignited – Demario Davis

Recently as I’ve been reading God’s Word, I was struck by how Jesus saw the people around Him. In Matthew 9:36 it says, “When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” As Jesus was healing the people around Him of Read More

Finish Strong – Adam LaRoche
Words that Strengthen – Joshua Van Roodt
Watch Him Change You – Tress Way
Five Increase Questions with Kelvin Beachum
An Unexpected Turn – Chris Ridener
Finding My Identity – Janie Reed
Changing What’s Second Nature – Daniel Norris
A Fresh Start – Luke Weaver
What I Can Control – Gigi Marvin
Ignited – Demario Davis

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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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