I ONCE WAS
Stories of life transformation from the pro sports world
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Growing up, Shelby Rogers went to church every week with her mom and older sister. As her passion for tennis morphed into a life calling, Shelby moved away from home to turn pro at age 18. Being on tour, however, challenged her faith; she was one person at home and another on the road. It was then that God revealed to her that a life lived with a performance-based identity was unsustainable. Her foundation needed to be on the Rock, and Jesus desired a relationship with her, regardless of how she did on the court. She felt a newfound freedom and joy, knowing her value didn’t depend on her world ranking but on the unshakable love of Christ.
Watch the video above to hear Shelby Rogers tell her “I Once Was” story.
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We’re all in the middle of a story, and whether we admit it or not, we want our stories to matter. It’s those stories of deep and lasting impact that come to life when a person encounters Jesus, and responds to Him by faith. “I Once Was” invites those in the pro sports world to share their own transformational stories, describing the very moment that changed their lives forever.
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