Kevin Mercer

UNC, 2017. RTS, 2025. A freelancer for @Sports_Spectrum and a director at Aspen Grove Church. Lover of Jesus and all things sports.

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Summer is over, football is back! Ten Christ-following NFL players to watch ⬇️

"As long as we’re striving to become more like Christ, that’s what it’s about."

"Without Jesus, I’m not here. He’s the unshakeable foundation I lean on in all situations." https://t.co/sFeeOvbkvm

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Strive after your goals. But if you look for ultimate meaning in them instead of in God, you will be disappointed.

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"He’s never left my side and I’m seeing the things He can do in my life."

"God’s love is so real. I’m so excited for the rest of this journey — my life — growing with Jesus."

Numerous players shared about walking with the Lord at Guardians Faith Day 👏 https://t.co/qL4TtXov85

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In what some are considering a down year, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler won his 2nd career FedEx Cup. His "why" remains to glorify God.

"I’m always gradually giving up different parts of my life to Christ. Each day I’m trying to surrender something new.” https://t.co/HEj3FbPl8U

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Clemson's new starting running back this year will be Gideon Davidson, a Ghana adoptee who describes himself as a "Man of God."

"I want to be humble and always stay humble as I play for the Lord. Humility is the soil for all other Christlike virtues." https://t.co/jS5w3fbDeA

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Dohnte Meyers never played D-I college football, and was in the CFL last year. Now he's on the verge of an NFL roster spot with the Cincinnati Bengals.

"I’ve got to lean on God. I have to. He’s my foundation. He’s got to be doing something." https://t.co/1viBRHCkSe

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When God calls your number, will you be ready to check into the game? When that glorious moment of His return is finally here, what will He find you doing?

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UFC fighter Jalin Turner retired briefly last year, but returned knowing this is where God has called him to be.

“Me finding my faith and this relationship with God, it’s really shown and opened my eyes… [MMA] is going to be my biggest ministry." https://t.co/MweP6sV0Sc

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It's the preseason, but Austin Reed's 4th-quarter TD was far from meaningless after his twin daughters spent 83 days in the NICU.

“We’re called to have faith when we don’t control things and to trust everything is gonna work out the way it’s supposed to.” https://t.co/xd6ilyc2Ud

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Frequently questioned, rarely thanked. Such is the life of a referee. Yet veteran college football official Donnie Aultman sees ways to share God's Word.

"God has called me to do this and given me the opportunity to do this. And I don’t try to waste it." https://t.co/BXzB4Htt69

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“Sitting in church on my 17th birthday, Christ came into my heart and changed me forever. I felt protected, connected and directed toward the path God had for me.”

During his Hall of Fame induction speech, Drew Brees recalled giving his life to Jesus 🙌 https://t.co/tGk10Ik83h

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After going 13-4 and winning the AFC South in his 1st year as the Jaguars head coach, Liam Coen believes his team can improve on the success.

He also recently shared how he "actually began to have a relationship with Jesus Christ." 🙌 https://t.co/LXOOi8PO1H

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From a 6.00 ERA at the end of April to 1.84 in August, Mets pitcher Luke Weaver is back among MLB's top relievers. That means he might get traded.

Either way, the "follower of Jesus" knows "God has the plan. He’s already written it out.” https://t.co/SblAIyZTss

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God has given us the gift of putting older Christians in our lives who have been in our shoes. Do not despise their mentorship but lean on their wisdom as you seek to live the Christian life.

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The Raiders QB competition will be one to watch with veteran Kirk Cousins & No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza. Cousins knows he's just a steward, God owns his career.

"Wherever you end up playing, you are sent by God, and He has a purpose for you being there." https://t.co/I5FC06RNjR

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“When God gives you the platform to be an athlete, it’s not only about playing the sport. It’s about using the platform that God has given you to do well for others.”

Carlos Beltran honored the Lord during his induction speech for the @baseballhall 👏 https://t.co/BG8WYcr81g

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A bright spot in a down year for the Reds has been rookie Sal Stewart, among the MLB leaders in RBIs. And any chance he gets, the 22-year-old glorifies God.

"Baseball can come and go in a heartbeat, but Jesus is everlasting. … My identity is in Christ." https://t.co/nCTdar77ov

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Spain won the 2026 World Cup thanks to "having people with solidarity and values," said coach Luis de la Fuente.

One of de la Fuente’s values is his Christian faith. "There are not just one, but a thousand reasons to believe in God," he says. https://t.co/NzqoOJijPB

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Rookie of the Year candidate Parker Messick is set to make his All-Star Game debut tonight. He also declares "Christ is King."

“Every day of our lives should be in gratitude for the life that He lived for us, showing us the path to Him.”

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The Royals are excited about their No. 6 pick from the MLB Draft, Zion Rose, whom they descrive as "a winner ... a warrior." He's also "all about God."

"I just want Him to be No. 1, and I feel like it just makes the rest of my life very peaceful.” https://t.co/qeSKqSiIBA