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This five-day reading plan examines how God’s sacrifice has made a way for athletes to live in confidence as a Christian first, and then a competitor.

As a competitor, you train, compete and reflect on ways to improve your performance. Yet to be the best God has created you to be, you must also train your heart. Spending time with God helps you become a complete competitor. As athletes and coaches in any sport, these seven inspiring devotions will prepare your heart to be successful in and out of competition.

Are you feeling anxious or fearful for this new season of competition? Are you unsure of what to expect? If we go back to the basics of God’s Word, we are reminded of key, fundamental truths about Jesus: He is for us, He is with us, He will guide us. He has already won for us. Dive into this four-day plan to be encouraged in this new season of play.

This five-day plan reminds you of the Christmas Story and how a King was born to save us all. From the competitor perspective, this plan walks you through the true meaning of Jesus’ birth and how we can learn something from the story and its characters. As you read, you’ll see the true meaning of Christmas and the principles you can take with you as you compete for Christ!

In this seven-day reading plan, we dive into specific fears that athletes and coaches deal with, and how to combat them with God’s truth as they compete for Christ.

As competitors, sitting the bench, getting rained out, or recovering from an injury can be difficult to wait out. We’re hungry to play and compete in our sport. As Christians, waiting for God’s timing in difficult times can be just as difficult. In this 5-day plan, we’ll explore the best biblical examples of “waiting it out” in hopes to strengthen your patience, guide your peace, and motivate your perseverance.

This eight-day plan walks you through eight stages of being a thankful competitor. As we compete for Christ, we must praise Him in all circumstances. Whether winning or losing or competing or coaching, the thankful competitor always gives thanks to God—without Him, our lives, our teams, and our sport, lack purpose. Let the power of thanksgiving change the way you compete today!

ARE YOU READY to challenge yourself in lasting the race for the next 12 weeks? God is inviting you into a Greater Journey with Him, as you follow through this Endurance Devotional. Be reflective and resilient as God will remind you that He has always been, still is now and will always be the greater I AM in your life!

Join FCA on a 10-day reading plan written specifically for female athletes to help them understand who God created them to be as strong, godly women competitors. The plan includes memory verses and reflection questions. We would like to thank the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for providing this plan.

This eight-day plan identifies FCA’s values as Christian athletes, coaches, and staff. This plan offers insight and godly wisdom for each of our values: Integrity, Serving, Teamwork, and Excellence. As you read through each value, imagine how you can play or coach your sport with a Christ-driven mindset, then take the challenge to play and live for Him, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

We as skateboarders see the world differently. Where the average person might see mundane architecture and concrete, we see the creative possibilities within the urban terrain or skate park. And just like skateboarders, when we trust Jesus Christ for salvation and become Christians, our hearts and minds are transformed. We see the world differently and our worldview changes in knowing Jesus.

Women’s History Month celebrates the inspiring and impactful contributions women in leadership have made to society. This seven-day plan highlights female leaders of FCA staff, coaches, and volunteers and how, as women, we can encourage our teammates, peers, and communities to compete for and glorify Christ.

Fathers and sons, together you can change the world! The relationship between a father and son is one of the most anointed relationships ever designed by God. This 4-day devotional by Jimmy Page and Dan Britton is a powerful tool to ignite the faith of fathers and sons by intentionally bringing them together every day to experience God’s power and purpose.

"Hope Wins" is the main theme of this 7-day Bible reading plan, which is tailored to help believers grow in their faith by exploring key verses and gaining practical insights through reflective devotionals. With each day concluding with a heartfelt, tailored prayer for Ukrainians people can find strength and guidance to navigate life's challenges with the assurance that hope ultimately wins. By immersing themselves in God's Word, believers can deepen their relationship with Him and experience the transformative power of His truth, becoming firmly planted in His love and grace

Every one of us wants to be part of something epic. At some point, we want to be part of a story that overcomes obstacles to win against all odds. This four-day plan will guide you through four key principles that can empower you to release the influence you already have so that you can discover your epic story.

This four-day reading plan examines how surrendering 100 percent of our time, talent, and treasure to God can make us even better competitors who succeed both on and off the athletic field or court.

Where are you rooted? Without your sports, who are you? The closer we are to God and the deeper we build our roots in Him and His Word, and the closer we come to being 100%. While this new 100% identity does not come without challenge, God promises never to leave us or forsake us especially when times get tough.

In Christ, we have a Greater potential than what is on a scoreboard. Through His sacrifice on the cross, we have the promise of a new life. When we surrender our lives to Jesus, we give up the old expectations to gain a new identity in Christ. The pressure to perform evaporates, and our performance is transformed. We no longer compete for something Greater, but for Someone Greater. We play with a new purpose: He must become Greater, and we must become less.

We love basketball. I have been playing the game as long as I can remember. But basketball is not the most important thing to me. Life is. Just like basketball, life needs a good head coach. I’d like to introduce you to mine. He truly has a winning game plan for all of us.

We've prepared 12 devotions for you. When you commit to doing these, you will establish a powerful habit for spiritual growth. During this time, you can talk to God and let Him talk to you through the Bible and His Spirit. There are many effective methods that can be used for your daily time with God.

Have you ever argued with your child or spouse after a game? Have you ever wanted to confront your child’s coach? Have youth sports completely seized your family life? If you’ve had similar experiences, then this 12-day plan is for you.

When you choose to be a part of God’s team, you are taking the journey of a lifetime: to know Jesus personally and walk with Him as He guides your life. Before beginning that journey, it’s important to know four simple truths that comprise the Gospel message in the Bible. This four-day reading plan defines those four truths and equips you with the tools to begin your journey with Him.

This seven-day plan helps you, as coaches and athletes, train spiritually in times of physical lulls. This plan equips you with tips and guidelines on how to strengthen your spiritual core with Jesus Christ. The authors of this plan include a variety of FCA staff who represent diverse backgrounds and areas in sports and in ministry.

Heart of an Athlete contains seven short devotions for athletes at any level, offering memorable, biblical insights for handling challenges and playing with God’s purposes in mind. Written from a competitor’s point of view, they will motivate you to dig deeper into the Bible and commit to regular spiritual training for life on and off the field.

PURSUE FCA Devotional features a 31-day reading plan to help coaches and athletes develop a habit of reading the Bible daily and applying it to their lives. For a moment each day, we can dig deep into God's Word and pursue a relationship with Jesus Christ and His Kingdom.