Karlyn Pickens pitches for Tennessee and has openly shared her faith during the Women’s College World Series. Written on her glove is Psalm 18:32: “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.” When asked about it, she commented, “The verse serves as a constant reminder that my strength comes from God and that I am playing for a purpose greater than myself.”
Emma Clarke, playing for Tennessee, hit a walk-off home run vs. Texas Tech. As she began running the bases, Emma looked up, raised both arms, and pointed to the sky. She responded, “I immediately just looked up and started to give God all the glory.” When the spotlight was on her, Emma made sure God received the glory.
On her social media profile, Kendall Wells, from Texas Tech, is listed as “Daughter of the King.” When asked by a reporter, Kendall commented, “It means putting God first in everything no matter the circumstances. In the high or lows, He’s there. When things aren’t going my way, I rely on him above all.” Every morning, she prays for God to get into her head first, before anything else does.
NiJaree Canady has been a powerhouse pitcher for Texas Tech. She has consistently been vocal in sharing her faith. “I feel like the biggest thing for me is knowing softball is not my ride or die. I work hard for it, but at the end of the day my job here is to spread my faith to as many people as I can. Right now, I use softball to do that. This world’s not gonna be my final place. The end goal is to be with my Savior Jesus Christ, and I’m just using softball to spread that message. You can play freely, too, just knowing that. I’m relying more and more on my faith and knowing that this game doesn’t define me.”
Hat Creek Burger Company has 1 Corinthians 10:31 printed on their bags. “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
Lynsi Snyder is president of In-N-Out Burger. Since the 1990s, when her uncle Rich Snyder owned the business, scriptures have appeared on cups and wrappers. Soda cups have John 3:16, milkshake cups have Proverbs 3:5, and the hamburger wrappers have Revelation 3:20. During the Christmas Season, the cups have Isaiah 9:6 printed on them. Even when pressured to remove the Bible verses, Lynsi says, “They are not going anywhere. They are a tribute to Rich and the faith that shaped him.” As a Christian business owner, Snyder believes she needs to answer to her faith, quoting Matthew 5:16. “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Whether through written word or spoken word, may we be ready to give an answer for the hope we have in Jesus.
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
1 Peter 3:15
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