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."

Draw Near to Jesus – Brian Hommel

“Our society is alienating, technical, cold, and mystifying. Our fundamental desire, as human beings, is to be close to others, and our society does not allow for that” (“Tribe” by Sebastian Junger, pg. 49). If we are going to change the culture we live in, it has to start with us drawing near to Read More
Increase Week in Review 10/8-10/12

Did you miss this week’s stories from the pros? Here’s what they said: Monday Philadelphia Eagles chaplain Ted Winsley shared who our One True Source is: Our True Source – Ted Winsley Tuesday former major league baseball pitcher Dave Dravecky shared about how to have a lasting impact: A Lasting Impact Read More
A Sense of Urgency – Benjamin Watson

Honestly, I didn’t see this coming. I didn’t expect to be back in New Orleans this year. When free agency hit in March, I knew it’d be a little while until I heard anything. I then heard from a few teams, but nothing that I thought would be it. Then the Saints called. I went Read More
Returning to the Ballpark – Adam LaRoche

Toward the end of this baseball season, I was asked by the Nationals to come to the park for their Faith Day event. One of the guys on the team, who was going to lead it, was traded at the trade deadline, and therefore I was asked. And I was honored. Together with a couple Read More
Five Increase Questions with Anna Beffer

We talked with professional soccer player Anna Beffer, who plays in France for AS Pierrots Vauban, about her faith journey, how she’s living in the increase of Christ, and the mentors who have impacted her life. Here’s what she had to say: What effect does your faith have on your lifestyle? Being in a Read More
In Hindsight – Daniel Norris

Rehab has been going well so far this year, though not as quickly as I would have hoped or expected. There have been a few setbacks that haven’t been fun for me, but after the last time I saw the doctor, I feel like we’ve crossed the final hurdle and things are starting to look Read More
A Lasting Impact – Dave Dravecky

The Giants’ season tickets holders have the option to be part of the Gotham Club — a private club associated with the team. The name stems from a team that used to exist, called the Gothams. This club takes an annual trip and this year my wife, Jan, and I were invited to go as alumni Read More
Our True Source – Ted Winsley

“See what an incredible quality of love the Father has shown to us, that we would [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! And so we are! For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, we are [even here and] now Read More
Increase Week in Review 10/1-10/5

Did you miss this week’s stories from the pros? Here’s what they said: Monday Increase Director of Baseball Ministry and former MLB catcher Eddie Taubensee talked about eating the right meals for our spiritual diet: Eating the Right Meals – Eddie Taubensee Tuesday Washington Redskins punter Tress Way told us about a Read More
Humble Confidence – Trey Burton

Once high school hit, I started becoming pretty decent at football. I can remember that being the turning point for me. As I watched the NFL throughout high school and college, I remember seeing players who were all about themselves, with the “Look at me and what I can do!” mindset, and I was Read More

Draw Near to Jesus – Brian Hommel
Increase Week in Review 10/8-10/12
A Sense of Urgency – Benjamin Watson
Returning to the Ballpark – Adam LaRoche
Five Increase Questions with Anna Beffer
In Hindsight – Daniel Norris
A Lasting Impact – Dave Dravecky
Our True Source – Ted Winsley
Increase Week in Review 10/1-10/5
Humble Confidence – Trey Burton

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"He must increase, but I must decrease."

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