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  • In the Zone

    January 03, 2012

    In the Zone
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    If someone walked up to you and asked, “What does it mean to play ‘in the zone’?” how would you respond? What professional athlete comes to your mind when you think about playing in the zone? As an athlete, you have certainly been in the zone at least once. To play in the zone means that you are unstoppable. You are the “go to.” You can’t miss. I think you get the point—when you are in the zone, it is an awesome experience.

    What does in the zone mean if you relate it to your spiritual life instead of your sports experience? Have you ever been in the zone spiritually? What does it take to get in the zone? Let’s dig deeper with a few questions based on Ephesians 5:1-10.

  • Little Guys

    January 02, 2012

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    We don’t often hear of Apelles or the Christians who lived in the household of Aristobulus. Most of us read quickly past these names and never give much thought to who they were or what their role was in the church at Rome. Yet, to Paul, they were important enough to be mentioned in his letter to the Romans. This tells us that in Christ’s service, the “little guys” are as important as the “all-stars.”

  • Contentment in All Circumstances

    January 01, 2012

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    During the 2003–2004 basketball season, I experienced what coaches fear most. We won only two games while losing twenty-five. Most of our games were not even close. The boys tried hard, but we were overmatched in most games. It was a difficult and humbling time. I questioned myself and my ability. About halfway through the season, as the losses mounted and the frustration and disappointment increased, I came across these verses during a study time. Suddenly, everything came back into focus.

  • Cool As Ice

    January 01, 2012

    Cool As Ice

    Ever since Leslie Frazier was born on April 3, 1959, in the midst of many personal and social complexities in the segregated South, life has been a trade-off of big trials and big successes. But in each instance, the truth of Romans 8:28—Frazier’s favorite verse—has been validated. He knows that God truly does work for the good of those who love Him and have been called according to His purpose.

    He knows because he is living proof.

  • James Laurinaitis

    January 01, 2012

  • Men of the Mat

    January 01, 2012

    Men of the Mat

    It could go down as one of the great debates in Illinois wrestling history. Who is better: Eric Terrazas or B.J. Futrell? The senior or the redshirt-junior? The 149-pounder from Wheaton, Ill., or the 133-pounder from Park Forest? How does one even decide such a question? Both have posted incredible numbers, and both seem to be evenly matched, with high scores in the mid-200s and the consistent ability to roll strikes. Yes, the question of who is the better bowler may never be clearly decided. The men themselves, however, have their own opinions.

  • Heart of a Coach: Grace Johnson

    January 01, 2012

    Heart of a Coach: Grace Johnson

    Although Grace Johnson isn’t balancing on the beam anymore, the former All-American gymnast from the University of Georgia is as close to the sport as she’s ever been. Only now, instead of doing handsprings herself, she’s teaching others. The athletes she now coaches at the Oconee Gymnastics Center in Watkinsville, Georgia, are reaping the benefits of not only high-quality gymnastics training, but also many of the spiritual and life lessons that Johnson learned during her own time on the floor.

  • Heart of an Athlete: Drew Jelinek

    January 01, 2012

    Heart of an Athlete: Drew Jelinek

    Hamilton College (NY) hockey forward Drew Jelinek is familiar with 2 Corinthians 12:9, which says that his Savior’s power is made perfect in weaknesses. The Great Falls, Va., native gained that knowledge last year as a sophomore when he spearheaded the effort to bring FCA to Hamilton despite his admitted fear of leading a Huddle. Now in his second year of facing that fear, Jelinek has discovered that the impact God is making on the campus is well worth it.

  • On a Mission

    January 01, 2012

    On a Mission

    It’s common for college athletes to build long-lasting relationships with their teammates and coaches—connections that last years after graduation. But for three members of the Purdue University women’s basketball program, a shared passion for FCA and international missions has drawn them even closer, helping them form spiritual bonds that will last into eternity.

  • Fit4Ever: Sleep Debt

    January 01, 2012

    Fit4Ever: Sleep Debt

    If you want to perform better on the field—and in life—sleep might just be your secret weapon.

    I recently came across a study conducted by sleep expert Dr. Bill Dement from Stanford University in which he evaluated 11 players from the university’s men’s basketball team. For the study, the athletes were asked to sleep normally according to their habits for two to four weeks and then spend the next five to seven weeks sleeping 10 hours per night. While most of the athletes still slept fewer than nine hours per night, the results were eye-opening.

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