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Biggest Part of Me is Found in Christ - Semi Ojeleye

It was early on that my parents introduced me to the Christian faith. They tried...

Turn to the Cross - Matt Mooney

I grew up in a Christian household; my mom loves Jesus and has been a...

Confidence to Do Good - C.J. Miles

“Help, Lord, for no one is faithful anymore; those who are loyal have vanished from...

Don't Shortchange God - Semi Ojeleye

In the NBA, like everywhere, there are a lot of different walks of faith and...

Be Strong and Courageous - Matt Mooney

Leading up to last season's Final Four game against Michigan State, when I was playing...

Five Increase Questions with C.J. Miles

We talked with Washington Wizards forward C.J. Miles about his faith journey, how he’s living...

Stay Connected - Ikki Soma

“I am the true vine, and My Father is the gardener. He cuts off every...

The World Doesn’t Revolve Around You - Ikki Soma

“Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from...

What's He Worth? - Jerry Birch

“This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved...

Reborn - Jonathan Isaac

We were in church every Sunday growing up. My brothers and sisters and I would...

Increase Week in Review 10/15-10/19

Did you miss this week's stories from the pros? Here's what they said: Monday...

Increase Week in Review 10/8-10/12

Did you miss this week's stories from the pros? Here's what they said: Monday...

Willing to Suffer? - Jerry Birch

“For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe...

Integrity of the Heart - Ikki Soma

“My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will open...

In Need of Direct Light - Ikki Soma

“When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.” —...

Your Pain has a Purpose - Ikki Soma

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,...

Getting Dressed in the Dark - Ikki Soma

“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath...

Afflicted - Jerry Birch

As the Lord began to break me through untold adversity, transforming my life using all...

Not As Our Sins Deserve - Jerry Birch

“Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name. Praise the...

LeBron James Quote Reminds Us What's Important This Season

Advent season is in full swing; this is the week of “Preparation.” As we approach...

Jeff Kemp - Facing Your Blitz (week 2)

Former NFL QB and friend of The Increase Jeff Kemp (Rams, Niners, Seahawks, Eagles) has...