Encouraging Devotionals
for Sports Fans

We unpack a fan’s penalty for running onto the court during the NBA Finals and how it relates to taking sin seriously as followers of Jesus.

WEEKLY CONTENT FOR P.A.C.K. GATHERINGS

We unpack how fans enjoy watching their team, especially when the players enjoy being out there, and how we can experience true enjoyment in life.

We unpack San Antonio’s team performance in forcing a Game 7 and how it relates to followers of Jesus being dependent on one another.

We unpack Josh Hart’s performance in the Eastern Conference Finals and how it relates to persevering in obeying God’s Word.

We unpack how the Cavs didn't take advantage of their lead and how this parallels stewarding rather than squandering in our lives.

We unpack the NBA’s new proposal to combat tanking and how it relates to lovingly confronting sin in the lives of other believers.

We unpack what happens when an NHL or NBA team pulls off a series sweep, and how it parallels quick obedience as followers of Jesus.

We unpack Cade Cunningham's comments about Detroit’s turnaround and how they relate to keeping up our spiritual guards as followers of Jesus.

We unpack the problem of fans selling their tickets to the other team and how this parallels being okay with a little bit of sin entering in.

We unpack the Atlanta Hawks’ embarrassing performance in an elimination game and how it relates to combating laziness as followers of Jesus.

We unpack a memorable experience at the Hornets game and how a t-shirt's slogan can encourage us as followers of Jesus.

The NBA regular season is winding down as teams fight for playoff positioning and prepare for the playoffs. At the same time, conversations center around who should win this year’s MVP award. It appears to be the most competitive race we’ve had in a while, with a handful of players worthy of consideration. Team records, stats, and impact are among the factors in determining who should win, and the names discussed include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Donči

We unpack Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance and how it relates to followers of Jesus living with a focus on seeking God’s kingdom.

We unpack Jayson Tatum’s quick recovery from a ruptured Achilles and how it relates to not delaying in our battle against temptation and sin.

We unpack Deandre Ayton’s struggle to embrace his role in Los Angeles and how it relates to embracing a lifestyle of humble service to others.

We unpack J.J. Redick's comments about what his team should do in the offseason and how we need to be prepared ahead of time as we follow Jesus.

We unpack one of LeBron James’ historic streaks coming to an end, and how it relates to dying to ourselves as we follow Jesus.

We unpack San Antonio’s historic start to the 2025 regular season…and how it relates to our intentionality in pursuing spiritual growth.

We unpack Rob Pelinka’s comments about LeBron James’ future in Los Angeles and how it relates to having greater trust in God.