IDENTITY IN CHRIST
When I was younger I was defined by my success on the sports field. Since my faith was in my performance I was on a roller coaster of emotions. It was the same in my daily life. I strove for a life of moral perfection, but always fell short. Deep down I knew I would never be perfect. But, I don’t have to be perfect. Jesus Christ is perfect. This truth has freed in sports and life. In Christ God loves me unconditionally. My performance good or bad does not change His love for me. “God demonstrated His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) ” According to the Bible, all men are sinners in need of a Savior. God sent Jesus Christ to live the life we couldn’t and take the penalty we deserved. God has proven His gracious acceptance of me by raising Christ from the dead and allowing over 500 people to witness His life even after He was crucified. Jesus is my Lord and my righteousness. My faith is no longer in my performance, but in His life, death and resurrection on my behalf. Read Ephesians 2:8-9 and Galatians 2:20 to learn about my Savior and how you can know Him too! |
PROFILE
Signed as Free Agent by Chicago Cubs Thank You Ad for Tampa Fans (Farewell letter) Don Zimmer MVP Award - Sept 19, 2014 Family website - www.thezobrists.com David Lipscomb U. chapel message video (2013) ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2013 - Major League All-Star 2012 - Tampa Bay - Heart and Hustle Award - 9th in American League in On-base % (.377) - 8th in American League in Doubles (37) 2011 - Tampa Bay - Heart and Hustle Award - MLB Player of the Week 5/2 - 3rd in American League in Doubles (41) 2009 - Major League All-Star - 4th in American League in OPS % (.948) - 4th in American League in On-base% (.404) - 7th in American League in Slugging % (.543) 2008 - Major League Baseball Player of the Week 9/28 2008 - International League Player of the Week 2006 - Arizona Fall League - All Prospect Team 2006 - Texas league All-Star 2005 - SAL league All-Star 2004 - NY-PENN league Rookie of the Year & All Star |