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FCA Vision: “To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.”
(1909)

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is impacting millions of lives across the world… one heart at a time. FCA's mission is "to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church." Since 1954, FCA has encouraged coaches and athletes on the professional, collegiate, high school, junior high, and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ.

Some moments are just too good to crop. 📸A huge shoutout to all of our photographers who capture these moments and make ...
09/06/2026

Some moments are just too good to crop. 📸

A huge shoutout to all of our photographers who capture these moments and make these incredible shots happen. We’re grateful for the people behind the camera who help tell the story of FCA! 👏

Which photo is your favorite? 👇

09/06/2026

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”—Matthew 11:28-30

Life can feel like carrying a heavy backpack. Responsibilities, commitments and pressures can quickly add weight to our lives. Some things belong there, while others are burdens we were never meant to carry.

The need to prove yourself. Fear of failure. Comparison. Bitterness. Shame.

Jesus invites us to come to Him with those burdens. His invitation to rest isn’t about trying harder. It’s about coming closer.

Take a moment to ask yourself: What am I carrying, and did Jesus ask me to carry it? 🎒

09/05/2026

“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:32

Every game has rules, officials and guidelines designed to help ensure fairness. Referees, umpires, judges and even instant replay all exist because getting to the truth matters.

There is One who never needs instant replay.

Jesus is completely truthful and trustworthy. He doesn’t need a second look, more evidence or technology to know what is true. Scripture tells us that Jesus is full of grace and truth, and He later declares, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.”

Jesus doesn’t simply speak the truth. He is the truth!

Our experiences and emotions can sometimes influence how we see situations. That’s why it is so important to stay aligned with Jesus and allow His truth to guide how we think, respond and live.

When everything around us feels uncertain, we can trust the One who is always true. Knowing Jesus and walking in His truth brings the freedom we were created to experience.

09/04/2026

“God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8

Your worth, identity and value are not something you have to earn. Romans 5:8 reminds us that God proved His love for us through Christ. He loved us before we could ever do anything to deserve it.

That changes how we approach everything.

We don’t have to compete, coach or live for love and approval. We can do those things from the security of knowing we are already loved by God.

The world may tell you to prove that you are enough. God has already demonstrated His love for you. Rest in that truth and let His love shape how you live. ❤️

09/03/2026

Pressure can bring out more than stress. It can also bring temptation.

In moments when the stakes are high, it can be easy to listen to the shortcut voice that says, “No one will know,” or “It’s not a big deal.” But pressure doesn’t have to determine your response.

Integrity often comes with a cost. As followers of Jesus, we are called to honor God even when doing the right thing is difficult.

The good news is that temptation is never something we face alone. God is faithful, and He provides a way out. The question is whether we will take it.

Pressure may bring temptation, but every time you choose God’s way over the shortcut, you are growing stronger in your faith and training yourself to stay true to what is right.

09/02/2026

“So that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of God.” — Colossians 1:10

Expectations can come from everywhere. Coaches, teammates, parents, fans and even ourselves can create pressure to perform and not let anyone down.

But not every expectation deserves your energy.

God calls us to walk worthy of Him and seek to please Him. His expectations are not rooted in perfection. They are designed to help us grow, bear fruit and become more like Christ.

When the pressure feels overwhelming, take a moment to consider whose voice you are listening to. Is this expectation helping you grow in the calling God has given you, or is it a burden you were never meant to carry?

You don’t have to meet every expectation. Focus on honoring the One who matters most. When your goal is to please God, everything else begins to find its proper place.

09/01/2026

"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." —Matthew 5:16

You don't shine by accident. You shine by listening to God's voice and staying aligned with the calling He's given you. Paul warns that "bad company corrupts good character" (1 Corinthians 15:33)—if you follow the wrong voices instead of God's you won't just drift, you'll lead others with you.

Even the best athletes struggle with consistency. A bad call. A hard foul. A tight game. Emotions rise. That's where your witness for Jesus gets tested. Shining your light for Him isn't a one-time decision—it's a moment-by-moment discipline.

Influence is more about consistency than perfection. Every reset, every choice to follow God's voice and every step back into the calling Jesus has for you makes your light shine a little brighter for Him.

📖 Workout Scripture: Galatians 1:10 | Ephesians 4:1-2 | 1 Timothy 4:12

08/31/2026

The hardest part of baseball isn't swinging—it's deciding whether to swing. Pitchers disguise every pitch. Fastballs, curveballs and sliders leave the same arm slot looking identical for a split second. Elite hitters train to recognize release points, read counts and practice restraint until it's the right pitch. ⚾

Now picture a 3-2 count. Pressure's on. You know a strike is coming but not every strike is your pitch. Elite hitters wait, ready to recognize and commit instantly.

That's what biblical "waiting" looks like too. It's focused readiness to respond.

Waiting quiets the noise and keeps you ready. The Holy Spirit trains us through Scripture, aligns us through prayer and sharpens us through fellowship—daily reps that prepare you for the moment pressure hits.

When pressure comes, you don't chase what looks right or freeze in uncertainty. You recognize His voice and step into His path. Waiting on God doesn't delay decisions—it prepares you to make them.

08/30/2026

Coaches call plays. Parents react. Teammates yell. Friends weigh in. Social media never stops. Every day you're surrounded by voices telling you who to be and what to do.

Paul faced the same pressure. His answer:

"For am I now trying to persuade people, or God? Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ." —Galatians 1:10

Paul didn't ignore the voices around him—he filtered them. Not every loud voice is the right voice. God places people in your life with real authority (coaches, parents, teachers) but their authority only holds when it lines up with His truth.

So when the voices compete, ask:
🔹 Who is speaking?
🔹 What authority do they have?
🔹 Does it align with God's Word?

The Holy Spirit turns pressure into direction. Maturity isn't just doing what you're told—it's discerning what's right when everyone's talking at once.

📖 Workout Scripture: Colossians 3:23 | Proverbs 29:25 | Acts 5:29

08/29/2026

Trials don’t have to destroy our faith. They can refine it.

Kurt Warner’s journey to the NFL was filled with rejection, setbacks and uncertainty. Yet he kept preparing and trusting through the difficult seasons. When his opportunity came, he was ready.

Our faith works the same way. God can use pressure to build endurance, strengthen our character and deepen our trust in Him.

The hard season may not be easy, but God can use it to prepare us for what’s ahead. 🙌

“Consider it a great joy... because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance... so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.”

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