Encouraging Devotionals
for Sports Fans

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.

We unpack the offseason transformation of Luka Doncic and how it relates to shedding “weight” in our own lives.

We unpack the recent trades in the NBA, and how the questions being asked are ones we can also ask.

We unpack Cooper Flagg joining a star-studded Mavericks roster and how it relates to intentionally seeking out the wisdom and counsel of older believers.

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

We unpack how the Thunder were rebuilt into a championship team and how our lives can be rebuilt.

We unpack Indiana's sober perspective on its dominant Game 6 win, and how it relates to not "over-celebrating" in our walk of faith.

We unpack playing through injuries and pain, and how it parallels the need for healing in our lives.

We unpack Indiana's uncanny ability to produce comeback wins and how it relates to believing we can overcome even the strongest temptations.

We unpack the remaining NBA Playoff teams embracing the mid-range jumper, and how it relates to approaching life differently than the world. 

We unpack the breakthroughs for NBA teams and the ones we desire in our own lives.

We unpack Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks, eagerly awaiting their partnership and how it relates to awaiting our future as believers.