Chris Norman

Grace Sight #28 is Chris Norman.

Chris Norman is from Detroit, Michigan. He was a Defensive Linebacker for the Michigan State University Spartans Football team from 2009-2012.  Chris Norman is a Grace Sight because his faith commitment to Christ was so genuine that after college he gave up a promising career in the NFL to enter Seminary to prepare for the ministry.

Chris Norman was a 4 year letterman in Michigan State Football. He was injured in the 2011 Capital One Bowl against Alabama and the injury led him to reexamine his spiritual life. On May 24, 2011, Chris Norman gave his life over to Jesus Christ (Source). In this a video of Chris Norman's testimony made by Desiring God, Chris Norman reveals how God has provided for his needs after he made the decision to go to seminary instead of the NFL.


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Chris Norman has interwoven Matthew 13:44 into his testimony when speaking about his faith :

In the Gospel there's a story about somebody that stumbles across a field and then they found a treasure hidden in that field. As a result of finding that treasure, they sold everything they had so they can buy that field. That's pretty much what happened to me when I found Christ. So once I met him and fell absolutely in love with him, everything else was not as attractive in comparison (Source).

As a Christian, I look forward to hearing what Chris Norman does in his ministry in the future. His ministry will be much more important than any play he could have made on the football field.

Family Life Radio

Grace Sight #19 is Family Life Radio.

Family Life Radio has its headquarters in Tuscon, Arizona. It was started by Warren and Char Bolthouse in the late 1960's in Michigan. When I was growing up I listened for many a hour to music and Bible teaching programs on the FM 99.7 Family Life Radio station based in Midland, Michigan. Family Life Radio is a Grace Light because of all the programming that have graced the air waves over the years to the glory of Christ.

Family Life Radio currently has 39 radio stations around the United States. Intentional Living is their flagship radio program and Family Life Radio also hosts Intentional Living conferences. For more information on Family Life Radio visit their website at www.myflr.org.

Social Media:  You can follow Family Life Radio on the following Social Media.

• Facebook
• Flickr
• Vimeo

Special thanks to Family Life Radio. May they faithfully continue sharing the Good News until the return of Christ. 

Kirk Cousins

Grace Sight #17 is Kirk Cousins. 

Photo by Keith Allison

Kirk Cousins was the starting quarterback for the Michigan State Spartans. In April, 2012 he was drafted in the fourth round of the NFL by the Washington Redskins. Kirk Cousins is a Grace Sight because he is both a star athlete and someone that shares the testimony of his faith as opportunity allows.

He holds two pretty amazing records from his four years at Michigan State University.

• He has the most wins of any starting quarterback in Michigan State History. He broke the record in a stellar performance in a win over #4 Wisconsin on October 22, 2011 (Source).
• He is the first Michigan State quarterback to beat the University of Michigan Wolverines 3 straight times (Source).

In September, 2009 following Michigan State's loss to Notre Dame, an article on MLive was written about the faith of Kirk Cousins, the sophomore quarterback for Michigan State University.  Following the loss Kirk Cousins told reporters the following quote:

I've got a faith. Football's not my foundation, it's not my identity. My faith is Jesus Christ and He's not changing anytime soon. I'll keep trusting in Him and in His plan and just move on (Source).

Fast forward two years and here is a video of Kirk Cousins' speech representing the players at the Big Ten Kickoff for 2011.  After the 5:00 minute mark he talks about his spiritual philosophy. In this talk he quotes from the Bible.

From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked (Luke 12:48b).

Testimonies like Kirk Cousins has can be rare to find in the world of sports. But they can be even rarer to keep.  Therefore, it is reassuring that the God who saved Kirk has the power and will to protect him as he faces the various temptations that come with being a superstar. May he continue to be a role model for others wherever his future leads him.

You can find out more about Kirk Cousins on his Wikipedia page.

The photo of Kirk Cousins in this post is in the Creative Commons of Wikipedia and is attributed to Keith Allison.