Sports Spectrum

Maryland youth baseball team shares love of Christ to elderly residents

Sports Spectrum believes in highlighting local ministries doing awesome work through sports. Today we feature Mountain View Community Church in Frederick, Md., and the Urbana 8U baseball team, written by their baseball coach, Luke...

Upstate New York camp is changing lives of people with developmental disabilities

Sports Spectrum believes in highlighting local ministries doing awesome work through sports. Today we feature the Haven Camp Program at Delta Lake, written by the ministry's executive director, Steve Clark. Far too often, people with...

Sports Spectrum Daily Devotional - Wednesday, March 28, 2018

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of...

Gospel-Centered Teammates Fight Against Entitlement

The following is an excerpt taken from the book "THE ASSIST: A Gospel-Centered Guide To Glorifying God Through Sports" by Brian Smith. "As soon as he had finished speaking to...

Sports Spectrum Daily Devotional - Tuesday, November 7, 2017

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they...

Sports Spectrum Devotional - Tuesday, October 10, 2017

What Makes a Great Teammate?  Whether we participate in sports or not we all have teammates.  At work, in our family, at board meetings, at church, and in many different...

Sports Spectrum Daily Devotional - Wednesday, September 27, 2017

"There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of...

Sports Spectrum Devotional - Tuesday, September 26, 2017

All In “He was going to quit football to go become a minister. That’s how real he is of a person and how serious he is about his faith.” -...

Sports Spectrum Daily Devotional - Thursday, September 21, 2017

When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all...

Sports Spectrum Daily Devotional - Tuesday, September 19, 2017

“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your heart and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the...

Daily Devotional - Monday September 4, 2017

"Better is open rebuke than love that is concealed. Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy." - Proverbs 27:5-6 PRECIOUS WOUNDS These...

Daily Devotional - Monday August 28, 2017

Blockbuster Trade “But God demonstrates His own love towards us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” -Romans 5:8 Last week, former Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving...

In the Huddle: Bind the Strong Man

This year in the Bengals’ chapel we’ve been looking at 125 questions that Jesus asked in the New Testament. One of them was, “How can anyone enter a strong man’s...

ON A MISSION: Living Water to Haiti

Located in the center of the Caribbean is the beautiful island of Haiti. In the entire western hemisphere there may not be another nation that has experienced as much calamity....

MLB Closeup: Cody Allen

The Cleveland Indians drafted Florida native Cody Allen in the 16th round in 2010, but Allen decided to play a season at High Point University to grow stronger after Tommy...

MLB Closeup: Yan Gomes

Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes quotes Philippians 4:13 in his Twitter bio—“I can do all things through Him who gives me strength”—an admirable display of humility considering his many accomplishments....

MLB Closeup: Chris Coghlan

Before Chicago Cubs utility player Chris Coghlan made it to the major leagues, the thought of winning a World Series might have been something that would not only be the...

MLB Closeup: Ben Zobrist

It’s only fitting that Ben Zobrist would be named the 2016 World Series MVP and drive home the go-ahead run in Game 7 of the Fall Classic finale. Zobrist grew...

Around the Net: U.S. swimmer gives 'all glory to God' in historic win

Sometimes something as small as a touch of an underwater wall can send significant ripples into multiple areas of life. This is the case of Simone Manuel — Olympic swimmer for...

Video of the Week: Former Olympian Shawn Johnson reflects on identity (I Am Second)

Entering the 2008 Beijing Olympics, U.S. gymnast Shawn Johnson — much like Simone Biles this year — was the favorite to win four gold medals for Team USA. The newspapers said...

Devotional of the Week: God's Power in Us

“My speech and my proclamation were not with persuasive words of wisdom but with a powerful demonstration by the Spirit, so that your faith might not be based on men’s...

Faith in God fuels U.S. women's gymnastics in Rio

Beyond shared athletic interests and abilities, three of the women on the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team — Gabby Douglas, Simone Biles and Laurie Hernandez — also share something deeper. Biles,...

Around the Net: Olympic diving duo directs praise back to Christ

For two of the best divers in the world, winning the gold won't be their top priority in Rio de Janeiro. Back on June 23, at the Olympic diving trials...

Around the Net: Liberty University Truck Series driver sets new rookie record

If Camping World Truck Series driver William Byron doesn't slow down, his number of race wins may soon surpass his age. On July 30 — last Saturday — the 18-year-old...

Devotional of the Week: Through Christ Who Strengthens Me

“I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content —...

Around the Net: Two NBA brothers host faith-based basketball camp

Jrue and Justin Holiday may be on opposite teams from October through April (the New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks, respectively), but in the offseason, that is certainly not the case...

Around the Net: The complexity of Christian sports fandom

All athletes are human. Even Christian athletes like Stephen Curry, who most hold to an almost impossible standard, are sinful human beings — capable of missteps and aberrations. Yet, this...

Video of the Week: MLB All-Star is "light in the outfield" for Christ

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbzGn2fuA1A[/embed] Largely behind the Washington Nationals first-half success (six-game lead over the rest of the NL East), is 2016 NL All-Star Daniel Murphy. Murphy, in his first year with the...

Participation trophies lead to rude awakening

Last summer Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison sparked a nation-wide debate and discussion when he posted this caption on Instagram with a picture of his children’s participation trophies:  I came...

Video of the Week: Pirates' Andrew McCutchen surrenders baseball to God

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXRCATcPyPk[/embed] As the MLB season nears its midpoint, the Pittsburgh Pirates continue to battle for the top of the NL Central and a return to the postseason in October. One...

Around the Net: Tim Tebow leads prayer amid medical emergency

Amid a sad and unfortunate situation, strangers supported one another through prayer and encouragement. While on a flight from Atlanta to Phoenix, an older man collapsed inside of the plane due...

Around the Net: Top-10 NBA Draft pick fueled by prayer

As NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced the New Orleans Pelicans first pick in the draft — the sixth overall selection— Buddy Hield rose from his seat. But before he met...

Video of the Week: Former MLB All-Star is Christian first, athlete second

"A Christian playing baseball for the Minnesota Twins on the side." That's what the Twitter bio of 2015 MLB All-Star second baseman Brian Dozier reads. Although he may be more...

Five things to learn in defeat

In the Christian sports world, a common topic is "giving glory to God" and sharing the glory of victory with our Creator — the One who gave us the ability...

Video of the Week: Kevin Streelman discusses God's peace in first PGA win

After an unfortunate start to the 2013 Tampa Bay Championship, PGA Tour golfer Kevin Streelman found himself at 2-over and in danger of getting cut after the second day of...

Warriors' Andre Iguodala credits team's faith in 2015 NBA title

The Golden State Warriors have a chance to make franchise history tonight. With a win in tonight's Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals, the Warriors would claim back-to-back NBA...

Gold Mine: Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt finds Jesus through love of others

Paul Goldschmidt has a reputation for humility almost as large as his renown for terrifying National League pitchers. Despite prodigious numbers (good enough to merit second-place finishes in National League...

Video of the Week: Seth Curry discusses putting Christ first on the court

When people think of Sacramento Kings guard Seth Curry, they might think of him as No. 2 — second best. Given his older brother, Stephen, is a two-time NBA MVP...

Devotional of the Week: Stronger Than Sin

“I want to be as one with Him. I could not be right with God by what the Law said I must do. I was made right with God by...

Adam LaRoche wins K-Love "Sports Impact" Award

Much has changed in the life of former Chicago White Sox first baseman Adam LaRoche since the end of the 2015 MLB season — some might say for the worse....

L.A. Rams quarterback talks about depending on Christ (Active Faith)

As OTAs (Organized Team Activities) are beginning to get underway around the NFL, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum will continue to fight for a starting job with Nick Foles...

Connecticut minister leads first 'pastor-led' Indy 500 team

While most pastors stood behind their pulpits on Sunday morning, Rev. Will Marotti was on the racetrack in Speedway, Indiana. Marotti, the lead pastor of New Life Church in Wallingford,...

Video of the Week: I Am Second® — Clayton Kershaw

L.A. Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw gave his bullpen the day off on Monday — throwing a complete-game two-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds for his third shutout already this season. Kershaw showed...

Around the Net — 'Dude Perfect' breaks into the record books

Perfection has taken on a new name — or, at least, a new first name. Dude Perfect, a group of five guys made famous for their YouTube channel and crazy...

Tim Tebow encourages student-athletes to look beyond sports

Tim Tebow, since being released Eagles in 2015, has taken to coaching — not from the sidelines, though. The former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner took to the stage...

Video of the Week: NBA Champion credits Christ in pushing through early NBA failures

After deciding to cut his college career at the University of North Carolina short, James Michael McAdoo faced an onslaught of disappointment and embarrassment. While trying to earn a roster spot...

Roaring Ahead: Notre Dame runner Anna Rohrer relies on faith as her anchor

Each morning for six weeks during her junior year at Mishawaka (Ind.) High School, Anna Rohrer had started the day by guiding her wheelchair into the classroom of her mother,...

Video of the Week: NHL Champion explains how faith helped with his fear of failure

On an injury-riddled Pittsburgh Penguins team, veteran center Matt Cullen has stepped up and played a major role since the NHL All-Star break. This video, produced by CBN Sports last...

Video of the Week: Monty Williams models grace, forgiveness at wife's funeral

Devotional of the Week: Protecting Our Home

"Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” I Corinthians 13:6 Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made headlines in Week 9 of the 2015-16 NFL season for...

Video of the Week: Dave Bliss gets second chance, experiences redemption (by GameOn LU)

Game On LU recently sat down with former NCAA Division I basketball coach Dave Bliss, whose career fell apart in a scandal at Baylor University in 2003 after 500 NCAA...

Devotional of the Week: Relinquishing Perfection

“For there is not a just man on earth, that does good and sins not.” Ecclesiastes 7:20 As an athlete, I often struggled with aiming for perfection. In gymnastics, all...

Parenting Today: Don't be an overbearing sports parent

With basketball season now in full force once more, I am reminded of the battle my husband Steve and I faced time and time again as parents. Whenever we were...

Around the Net: Clemson coach Dabo Swinney talks about football, faith (by the Associated Press)

In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney talks about his Christian faith and its influence in how he coaches his team. "I just...

Video of the Week: Georgia head coach Mark Richt talks about departure, faith

The University of Georgia held a news conference on Monday morning to discuss Mark Richt's coming departure as head football coach. Richt and athletic director Greg McGarity mutually agreed on...

Where Are They Now Closeup: Former Lions kicker Jason Hanson discusses faith in post-NFL life

As an NFL kicker, Jason Hanson has heard the cheers after kicking a game-winning field goal. And he’s heard the boos after missing. “Yeah, there’s pressure,” Hanson says. Welcome to...

Devotional of the Week: Playing with Intention

“If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10 Playing with Intention One thing I’ve learned while living in the professional...

Devotional of the Week: Game Changer

“But the Lord still waits for you to come to him so he can show his love and compassion. For the Lord is a faithful God. Blessed are those who...

A Gracious Manager: Cardinals manager Mike Matheny has impacted St. Louis beyond the diamond

It was early May and, although the Major League Baseball season was barely a month old, the St. Louis Cardinals were running roughshod over the rest of the league, jumping...

Video of the Week: Olympic hopeful relies on faith in trials (by CBN Sports)

Devotionals from Fall 2015 print issue (Week 2)

SERIES: DISTINXION, LESSONS FROM THE HARDWOOD Monday “…whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is...

Devotionals from Fall 2015 print issue (Week 3)

SERIES: ACTS 11, LESSONS FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT Monday “Now the apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God....

Devotionals from Fall 2015 print issue (Week 10)

(Last issue also included some devotionals based on Jeremiah 2, but these devotionals will touch on different verses. Since this is the Lord’s decree against His people, there is much...

Devotionals from Fall 2015 print issue (Week 12)

SERIES: RUNNING, LESSONS FROM TRACK AND FIELD Monday: “Again I saw that under the sun the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread...

Devotionals from Fall 2015 print issue (Week 5)

SERIES: IN HIS GRIP, LESSONS FROM THE LINKS Monday: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” James 1:22; NIV Practice…then play! Golf...

Devotionals from Fall 2015 print issue (Week 9)

Monday: “And His soul could no longer endure the misery of Israel.” Judges 10:16b Still Loved In the 1990 Major League Baseball season, the St. Louis Cardinals were 70-92. They...

Devotionals from Fall 2015 print issue (Week 8)

SERIES: ACROSS THE SPECTRUM, LESSONS FROM THE SS STAFF Monday: “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 True Improvement Playing basketball was always very important to me...

Devotionals from Fall 2015 print issue (Week 4)

SERIES: ACTS 12, LESSONS FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT Monday: “About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. He killed James the brother...

Devotionals from Fall 2015 print issue (Week 7)

SERIES: READER SUBMITTED, LESSONS FROM OUR READERS Monday: “...that the world may know that You have sent Me...” John 17:23c In Deed and Word There are 30 teams in Major...

Devotionals from Fall 2015 print issue (Week 1)

SERIES: COLLEGE FOOTBALL, LESSONS FROM THE GRIDIRON Monday “All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is...

Devotionals From Fall 2015 Print Issue (Week 6)

SERIES: PSALMS, LESSONS FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Monday: “His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of the warrior; the LORD delights...

Devotionals from Fall 2015 print issue (Week 11)

SERIES: JEREMIAH 2, LESSONS FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Monday: “How can you say, ‘I am not unclean, I have not gone after the Baals’? Look at your way in the...

Devotionals from Fall 2015 print issue

Since our Fall 2015 print issue is available online only, we are making our devotionals easily accessible so that you can follow along as you wish. Click the links below...

Steve Cishek discusses journey to the majors (by Game On Liberty University)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saQtuR3YwdI&feature=youtu.be

Video of the Week: NY Yankees legend Bobby Richardson reflects on career, faith

Devotional of the Week: What's Your Perspective?

"[Jesus] made the things we can see and the things we can't see...Everything was created through him and for him. He existed before anything else, and He holds all creation...