God’s Plan Through Sports

Christine didn’t want to go to university, but decided to make the best of it by focusing on her love of sports. She couldn’t believe it when she arrived at the first soccer practice to find only eight other girls had shown up! What was she supposed to do now? Related: Is there more to [...]

A Sports Hero’s Character

All young men look up to their sports heroes and aim to embody their characteristics. But what makes an athlete a sports hero? Is it their wicked arm, their ferocious swing? All those things are important, but it’s the content of their character that makes all the difference. Related: Living Life To The Fullest

I had lost 50 pounds and weighed a mere 93 pounds at age 38. Lying on the hospital bed, I knew I was sick, very sick—to the point where doctors were telling my family to prepare for the worst. I had dermatomyositis, a connective-tissue disease that is characterized by inflammation of the muscles and skin. [...]

Using Sports To Share Faith

A friend of Jordan’s has always been closed to spiritual things due to some negative experiences.  During the Vancouver Olympics Jordan had a chance to talk to her about sports and about one of Power to Change’s ministries that works with athletes.  He was able to share how God has worked in his own life. [...]

Play Sports, Share Faith

You don’t need grand, expensive events to share the gospel. All you need is a few guys and a swimming pool.  Sharing the gospel is more about building community and relationships than throwing a party.  Can you get a few non-christian friends together to play sports and build into their lives? Related Invest in the [...]

Volunteering At A Sports Camp

Volunteers make a huge difference. Recently a school counselor asked if three at-risk youths could come to an overnight basketball camp. What changed these kids’ lives was the love and skill of the volunteer coaches. The kids left their old ways and turned into model students who even propelled their team to the AAA Basketball [...]

“Hockey season? Oh no, I just lost him again.” “Football every Sunday, and Monday?!” Wives across the country who are not as passionate about sports are probably thinking similar thoughts as they watch their husband (or boyfriend) take his place on the couch where he plans to live until Christmas. This difference of opinion can [...]

Working In the Lives of Women in Sports

Leading bible studies and discussion groups has given Georgina a glimpse into how the Holy Spirit moves in the lives of women in sport. She has seen women who know nothing about God at all come to know Christ and has seen Christian women go deeper in her faith. Do you have a passion for [...]

Dealing With Disappointment

Christine didn’t want to go to university, but decided to make the best of it by focusing on her love of sports. She couldn’t believe it when she arrived at the first soccer practice to find only eight other girls had shown up! What was she supposed to do now? Related: More To Life Than [...]