Devotional

In a world desperately trying to soften men, to tame them, to distract them—there still remains a timeless calling etched into the very soul of man: to protect. This duty is not a cultural trend nor a personal preference; it is a divine responsibility. A man’s primary charge is not comfort, not popularity, but protection—of his wife, his children, his home, and the moral ground he stands on. Society may mock strength and celebrate apathy, but Scripture makes it clear: “Watch,

he ability to push through trials, recover quickly, and keep moving forward with strength and faith. ⸻ “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” — 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 ⸻ The definition of resilience directly ties to an athlete’s mindset and the Christian’s—we have to attack life with resilience...physically, mentally and spiritually. Pressure does not, cannot and will not

adjective re· ac· tive rē-ˈak-tiv  a: readily responsive to a stimulus b: occurring as a result of stress or emotional upset The word “reactive”  means to respond to a situation after it happens rather than taking initiative beforehand. A reactive person waits for things to occur and then responds, often out of emotion, pressure, or surprise, instead of being prepared and intentional. As an athlete, it’s easy to fall into a reactive mindset—only pushing harder when the scoreb

In life and sports, “almost” can feel like defeat, but it can also be the spark that pushes someone to the victory they’re chasing.

Might: The word might refers to great power, strength, and ability —both physical and inner. For athletes, it can represent the physical ability to compete and push beyond limits. For coaches, it represents the strength to lead, inspire, and build character. But in Scripture, “might” points us back to God’s power, which is far greater than our own. Scripture Amplification Ephesians 6:10 (ESV) "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might." This verse remin

“David said, ‘The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.’” — 1 Samuel 17:37 “As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.” — 1 Samuel 17:48 A true warrior is not made in the moment of battle—he is forged in the hidden fields, in the lonely places where no one is watching. David didn’t become a giant-slayer when he stepped onto the battlefiel