Todd Abernethy wants to glorify God with playing basketball |
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How did I get to know Todd? I noticed him on a basketball court for the first time, when he played for Riga’s club „Barons”. At that time the final LBL game between teams “Ventspils” and “Barons” was quite intense, it could be described as a real thriller. Todd left an impression of a thorough fighter. I was very sympathetic to this player, although at that time he played in an opposing team. After the dramatic final I read on the Internet that in the last game Todd played with his left arm broken, and after a short time I found out that he is a Christian. I thought that it is a great testimony of attitude on court and in real life.
Todd's story
When I was 15 years old, I went to a Church camp and realized my need to trust in Jesus for the forgiveness of my sins. I heard and believed the good news that God sent Jesus to die for my sins and make me right with God. The Lord changed me and continues to work in my life. Even though I am still a sinner and fight against my old desires, I want to glorify God in everything I do.. As a Christian it is very important to spend time with the Lord every day. I do this by reading the bible and praying. I also love to listen to Christian music and also listen to sermons of my pastor back in America. These are a few ways to grow in my faith and remember who I am in Christ. I was able to go to the University of Mississippi and play basketball for 4 years. I also met my beautiful wife Micah there which was the biggest blessing for me. We have lived in 4 different countries since graduation from University…. Netherlands, Estonia, Ukraine, and Latvia.
We have 2 girls Ruthie and Maria and have loved our time in Latvia. Ventspils is a great city for families and we can’t wait for the warm weather to arrive!! We are so thankful that God has brought me here to play basketball, and we pray that he will be glorified in our lives!
Basketball club "Ventspils" home page: www.bkventspils.lv
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Pēdējās izmaiņas: Svētdiena, 22 aprīlis 2012 00:21 |
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