FCA ResourcesDevotional
Finding Balance
“So don’t worry saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things, and your heavenly Father...
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Waiting on the Ball
“Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for him; do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way, by the person who carries out evil...
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Surprising Strength
Being nervous before an event is normal. It tells us that what we’re about to do is important. But God encourages us in the Bible to be brave and...
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Be Where Your Feet Are
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. Therefore don’t worry about tomorrow,...
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Who Holds the World
“But ask the animals, and they will instruct you; ask the birds of the sky, and they will tell you. Or speak to the earth, and it will instruct...
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Recovery Is Coming
In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore,...
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What's Next
“ Rejoice always! Pray constantly. Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. ” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 As...
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Win One Inning at a Time
But as a coach, I have a new philosophy that I stand by and relay to my team, “Just win every inning and stop worrying about what might happen...
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Celebration Practice
“ Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in him!” Philippians 4:4 MSG My first collegiate softball practice was nearly complete. I was...
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Bible Study
Above the Frustration
In sports, we repeatedly experience situations that lead to frustration.
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Bible Study
Faith Wins: Faith Beats Doubt
Undefeated teams are usually characterized by unshakeable confidence in their ability to defeat any opponent.
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Bible Study
Love Wins: Love Beats Fear
A team that remains undefeated for an extended amount of time not only experiences success on the field, but also develops a strong bond of love...
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Bible Study
Trust
Being able to trust your teammates and coaches helps you overcome anxiety, soothe your nerves and gain confidence.
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Bible Study
Relentless Freedom- I Pursue Life
When an athlete is described as being free, it means he or she is competing without restriction, boundary or compulsion. We too can experience...
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Bible Study
Fear of Failure
We fear failing our parents, coaches, teammates, fans, ourselves and God. It is this fear of failure that either makes us strive for the...
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Bible Study
Rejection
How we react to rejection is key in reaching greater heights.
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Bible Study
Worry/Anxiety
Worry can consume us if we let it, which is why controlling anxiety is one key to athletic success,
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Ministry Tool
Bible Reference Handout
A three-page handout, with Bible verses arranged by topic. Similar to the listings in the FCA Bible, this handout is great for high school and...
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Pregame Jitters
"Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?"-Luke 12:25, NIV It’s only a few minutes before tip-off. We hear the band...
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It Is Well with My Soul
"Now without faith it is impossible to please God." — Hebrews 11:6 In 1996, Bob Carlisle penned a tune entitled “Butterfly Kisses”...
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ArticleHeart of an Athlete: Michael McConathy
Selected Struggle: Worry Dictionary definition: “To feel uneasy or concerned about something; to be troubled.” My definition: “To torment oneself...
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The Cure for Worry, Anxiety, and Fear
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.” — Matthew 6:33 We fret about everything...
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Anxious & Worried?
Is there a spiritual solution for my fear and anxiety? You bet!
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Worry Less
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.–Proverbs 12:25 OK, I admit it. I worry too much. I worry about work,...
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Job to Job
"Cast your burden on the LORD, and He will support you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken."-Psalm 55:22 As coaches, we...
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