Thought of the day: Just two choices on the shelf, Pleasing God or pleasing self. Ken Collier FCA Rome Area #Glory

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"I don’t live for the approval of people ... I know that God will provide for me in the way He sees fit. So I’m not going to compromise the truth just to make people feel more comfortable." — New 400m world champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone sportsspectrum.com/sport/track-an…

See You at the Pole 2025 is THIS WEEK! On Wednesday, September 24th at 7 AM, millions of students all over the world will gather around their flagpoles to pray. Don't miss out on this powerful moment! #syatp

Friends lift us up and keep us on track. Don’t stay silent—encourage and hold each other accountable in love. “Encourage one another and build each other up.” —1 Thessalonians 5:11 #FCATeam #Devotion #BuildEachOtherUp #AccountabilityMatters #FaithInAction

“Heavenly Father, forgive me for the countless times I’ve thought falsely about others and cared more about their perception of me than their value to you. Help me by your Spirit to take my thoughts captive and think only on what is true.” ~Mez Stead

Fame fades. God’s Kingdom lasts forever. “Do not love the world...but the one who does the will of God remains forever.” —1 John 2:15-17 Play, live and speak in a way that makes God famous. #FCATeam #Devotion #GodDeservesTheFame #KingdomImpact

Life can feel dark and confusing—but you’re not alone. The Holy Spirit guides your steps, convicts your heart and equips you to serve. “I will send him to you...” —John 16:7 #FCATeam #Devotion #HolySpiritGuide #WalkInTheLight #FaithInAction

Life is all about seasons, and each one will end. After Jesus rose, He gave His disciples new hope. Just like their season changed, yours will too. In Him, we have a living hope for the future. Trust Him to guide you!

Words do hurt. But Jesus says we are blessed when we’re insulted for His name. 💡 The pain of persecution is temporary. The reward of following Christ is eternal. “Be glad and rejoice, because your reward is great in heaven.” —Matthew 5:11–12 #FCATeam #Devotion #WordsHurt

🏈 Trevor Lawrence once said: “Football’s important to me, but it’s not my life. It’s not the biggest thing in my life… I would say my faith is.” 👉 Sports and success are temporary. God is eternal. “So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen.” —2 Corinthians

This week Ashley Cowan from LSU Gymnastics joins the What's Up podcast to talk about the National Championship, FCA at LSU, and performing for an audience of One. Listen now! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spo…

“Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” Galatians 5:24 bible.com/bible/100/gal.…

Jesus gets it. He was tempted in every way we are—yet without sin. That’s why we can come boldly to Him for mercy & strength. 👉 Don’t hide your struggle. Confess it, and let Him lift the weight. “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our

Sports are important, and you should give your best, but they’re just part of life. Build your life on faith, which gives you strength when everything else fades. When your time in sports ends, you still have something eternal to hold onto.

To GOD be the Glory! #HawkNation

“You don’t have to do it all.” 🤝 Paul reminds us: “Encourage one another and build each other up.” (1 Thess. 5:11) Faith isn’t a solo sport. 🏊‍♀️ We were made for community, accountability and encouragement. Who pushes you closer to Jesus? #FCATeam #BetterTogether #Devotion

“I want to give all honor to Jesus and God … So everybody can see Him through us and Him through me.” Bijan balled out Monday Night and gave all the praise to the Lord on ESPN after their Big MNF win over Buffalo.

The “coach’s yell” carries power, but even the strongest coach can’t speak the stars into place. Psalm 33:6-9 reminds us: by His voice, God created it all. The same voice that spoke the universe into existence calls YOU His own. 🙌 #FCATeam #ByHisVoice #Devotion

Fear may scream “what if,” but Psalm 46:1-2 reminds us: God is our refuge + strength. Fear doesn’t win. Jesus does. 🙌 #FCATeam #FearIsNotTheVictor #Devotion