A Christian Athlete’s Playbook

Gatlyn Davis Westwood Christian School Writer Dear Christian Athlete, Fall sports are starting back up and now is the time to make new friends and memories! Sometimes it is very hard to be a Christian athlete, but the Bible gives us encouragement on how to endure all of the obstacles. First, the Bible tells us in Philippians 4:13 that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. This means He will be with us in the highs and the lows, in the next verse Paul explains that we can be content in everything, whether we win or lose. Whether we get our coach’s approval or not, the only thing that matters is God’s approval. While we are on the court, field, rink or pool, it can