Hobbies And Interests
Radio Devotionals
Some Christian radio stations, such as Grace FM, offer a variety of sports-related programming that also includes daily sports-related devotionals. They typically have guest speakers each week from a variety of different sports backgrounds, including sports broadcasting, fitness and sports magazines. These stations also offer different devotional speakers and sermons throughout the day so you can tune in whenever the programming suits your schedule.
Books and Audio Books
Some publishing companies, such as Extra Point Publishers, specialize in sports devotionals for fans and athletes. Retail Christian bookstores and online commercial sites also feature sport-specific devotionals and even some team-specific devotional books for fans. For the individual that travels a lot or would rather listen than read, there are audio and downloadable audio versions of many sports devotional books.
Online Resources
For the busy athlete, coach or consumer who is also Internet connected, there are a variety of sports-related spiritual websites, such as Verite Sport that offers a devotional tool. The site tool provides key sports-related topics with photographic illustrations, scripture and teaching information. Users can scroll through the topics and select specific devotionals or just start at the top and work their way through. Some sites also feature podcast devotionals or sermons.
Live Speaker
Nothing is more inspiring to an athlete than having a successful coach or player offer words of encouragement and inspiration. Look for local coaches or admired athletes that graduated from your school and have them give your team a sports-related devotional. Make the event even more special by hosting a breakfast or luncheon for your speaker. For a more casual version of a "live speaker" devotional, have members of your team pick a scripture that has inspired them to work hard, commit to practice or never give up. Take turns featuring a team member, each practice, sharing a devotional.