It was always my dream to be a professional football player. I’m Congolese, but I grew up in France, playing football all the time. If my mom sent me to the store for something, I took a ball with me. I practiced every day. Like every boy, I dreamed of making it.   Before I … Read more

Since I was a youngster, sports have always been a big part of my life. I enjoyed playing sports because I saw it as a way to express myself. But my main motivation was found because of the acceptance and popularity that came with it. In high school, I played all sports, but it was … Read more

I’m learning just how important it is to first prioritize my relationship with Jesus every day.  Everything else can flow from that. When I don’t connect with God each day, I definitely notice. Especially in season, I lose my perspective. Suddenly my at-bats are a way bigger deal, I’m not as patient with those around … Read more

I grew up outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States. When I was 12, I made a distinct decision to be a professional soccer player.  As an athlete, everyone knows they are going to suffer disappointments, experience joy, and have successful moments. The same is true in life. How you decide to handle these things … Read more

While I was playing for the Corinthians team in Sao Paulo, Brazil, one of my teammates kept inviting me to these meetings. One day I went to this meeting and God spoke to my heart in strong way. I decided to get involved with the group so I could know more about God. Shortly after … Read more

The 2006 World Cup was a bittersweet experience for Cyrille Domoraud. He captained his country Côte d’Ivoire as they qualified for the FIFA World Cup™ and led them to their first-ever win in a game in the World Cup Finals. On the other hand, he was not selected for the first two games, and in … Read more

Not a lot of people get second chances, but God, by His grace, gave me one. I grew up in a Christ-centered home with my mom being the single mother of four boys. It was pretty fun having three older brothers but it was also really tough. We grew up in poverty: Mom worked 78-hour … Read more

Jesus Christ has done great things in my life. Everything else will fade away, but it’s our faith in Him that ultimately saves us. This is where true and lasting happiness comes from. It’s no secret that other things can make us happy in life, but genuine, pure, happiness — in the midst of our best … Read more

My faith is definitely the most important aspect of my life. My dad is a seminary professor and I grew up in a very strong Christ-centered home. I am so blessed to have my family and the upbringing that I did. It means so much to me to have two very Godly parents who both … Read more

A couple of weeks after my last drinking, I walked into the Kuressaare City Church and I felt with all my heart, soul and spirit that this was where the secret of life is — the beginning and the end. I said, “God, here You are and here I am. This is where I want to … Read more