BYU Track and Field Devotional In Arkansas Centers on Faith In Jesus Christ and Overcoming Challenges

Ahead of the BYU track and field program's outing at the NCAA West Preliminary Round this week, the team participated in a devotional for youth in Bentonville on Tuesday night.

Author Zach Hunter
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BENTONVILLE, Arkansas - Ahead of the BYU track and field program's outing at the NCAA West Preliminary Round this week, the team participated in a devotional for youth in Bentonville on Tuesday night. 

 

 

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The devotional for over teenagers had over 300 people from the Bentonville area attend. Messages focused on of faith in Jesus Christ and personal identity. There were 53 BYU student-athletes who participated in a combined choir as well.

Included below are select quotes from the addresses.

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"Running is a huge part of my life, but that is not who I am. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ... We are all children of God, children of the covenant, disciples of Jesus Christ and in God's loving hands."

Joey NokesMen's Distance
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"Service is important and can help others feel the love of Christ. It isn’t just your words but your actions. It can help you feel Christ’s love in your own life as well."

Nicole Freestone-HeerWomen's Javelin
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"I know that as we are consistent with small improvements, we can become better versions of ourselves and more like our Savior Jesus Christ."

Ed EyestoneDirector of Track and Field
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"The Lord has blessed me immensely. He blesses us each differently. Adversity has blessed me and helped me draw closer to Christ. I know that the Lord blesses us with challenges and can help us learn more about Him and ourselves."

Tiffany Lott-HoganMultis, Sprints and Jumps Coach