About Featured Book: One-Minute Weekly Sports Devotions for Rising Athletes by NextLevel Publications
YOU PUSH YOUR BODY TO THE LIMIT FOR GAME DAY, BUT IS YOUR FAITH GAME READY? WHAT IF ONE MINUTE A WEEK COULD TRANSFORM YOU INSIDE AND OUT, BOTH SPIRITUALLY AND PHYSICALLY?
Early mornings. Intense workouts. The pressure to perform. The sting of setbacks. Young athletes know the daily physical grind—but the real battle often happens in the mind and heart.
One-Minute Weekly Sports Devotions for Rising Athletes is perfect for teen athletes ages 10 –18 who want to grow in their sport and faith. This Christian sports devotional blends Biblical guidance for young athletes with real-life sports stories and tools for building mental toughness, leadership skills, and a competitive edge through Christ. Whether for team huddles, a youth sports Bible study, or personal reading, it’s a playbook for spiritual growth and victory on and off the field. In just one or two minutes a week, this devotional delivers high-impact truth that fuels you far beyond the scoreboard.
This book is a year-long guide for young players and multi-sport athletes who want to play with purpose and lead with integrity. Whether you’re a basketball player, football competitor, soccer athlete, softball MVP, gymnast, swimmer, or part of any team—this book meets you where you are, in your sport and your walk with God.
Inside, you’ll find:
* Fast, powerful reads that hit home — 52 short weekly devotions crafted for players who need Biblical truth that speaks their language and fits their schedule.
* Real athletes, real struggles, real growth — Stories of professionals and collegiate competitors who faced pressure, setbacks, pain, and self-doubt and found strength through their faith to overcome obstacles.
* Reflections to think it through, write it down — Each devotion includes a short reflection prompt and space to journal, helping athletes understand the lesson and what God is teaching them.
* Challenges that meet you on the field — Weekly action steps to help you apply God’s Word to real moments: tryouts, injuries, comparisons, losses, and championship pressures.
* Scripture that fuels your mindset — Verses that stick with you to anchor your thoughts and fuel confidence during big plays, hard practices, and everyday battles.
* Lessons without the lecture vibe — Straightforward truths about character, teamwork, discipline, selflessness, and grit delivered in a voice athletes can relate to.
* Strength for when the grind gets tough — Encouragement that shows up when you’re tired, knocked down, doubting, or feeling the pressure to prove yourself.
* Tools to lead with purpose — Built-in leadership lessons for Christian athletes who want to influence their team with humility, faith, and integrity.
* Confidence rooted in Christ, not performance — A weekly reminder that your worth isn’t based on stats, social media likes, or the scoreboard but on who God says you are.
* Faith that fits your season — Each devotion meets you where you are in your faith and helps you take the next step.
* Biblical guidance and support — Perfect for coaches, parents, and mentors guiding Christian student athletes to become the competitors God has designed them to be.
This devotional isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up—honest, humble, and hungry for growth. Whether you’re all-in on your faith or just starting to ask questions, this book is for you.
You don’t have to choose between being a fierce competitor and a faithful Christian. You can chase your goals and grow your character one minute, one week, one devotion at a time.
Equip your athlete with the faith, mental toughness, and a Christ-centered mindset that outlasts any season.
