Fall is upon us and that means football has returned. Whether you are a diehard pigskin fan or a casual observer, there is something to learn from these Christian football movies: perseverance, determination and how to have faith when it seems hopeless.

Sports can be a uniting force that provides entertainment and teaches participants valuable life lessons. It's no surprise that the elements that come along with athletics and with sports, in particular, coalesce to teach us lessons about teamwork, dedication and camaraderie.

Play ball! If the warmer weather has your kiddos itching to play baseball, these heartwarming movies will hit a home run with the entire family. Sports’ lessons of perseverance, courage, and hard work are clear in these family-friendly movies.

There’s an old hymn that features the words, “This world is not my home, I’m just a-passin’ through.” One of the hopes we have in looking toward Heaven as our ultimate home is that the pain, trouble, and heartaches of this life will all be behind us.

Whether you’re a March Madness fan or not, basketball movies can be fun for the whole family. Set aside that NCAA basketball bracket for a few minutes and fill your movie bracket with these great basketball flicks.

How often do you think about “stewardship,” and what does it mean to you? Chris Brown, businessman and host of the podcast “Chris Brown’s True Stewardship”, is an expert on the subject. In an article at stewardship.com, Brown defines stewardship as hopefulness. Looking to Psalm 24:1 (the earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof), Brown recognizes the freedom and hope in the truth he proclaims on his podcast: “God owns it all, and we’re just managing everything according to His teachings.”  

The Christian football movie “Woodlawn” is packed with powerful biblical messages and lessons. “Woodlawn” the movie is a true story about a recently desegregated high school football team in Birmingham, Alabama in 1973.

Most of us have to wait until October 15th to see the movie “Woodlawn” in theaters. For the fortunate few who have seen advance screenings, it’s already having a powerful impact. We are seeing these leadership qualities being carried out in culture. Check out this inspiring Facebook exchange by a brother in Christ reaching out and leading by example, leading with love.