Joel Penton

I was introduced to the game of football at the age of nine.  Despite being picked third from last at youth football tryouts, I immediately fell in love with the game.  I had found my passion in life. The physical and aggressive nature of football was very appealing to me and as a young boy.

I began working very hard to achieve success on the field.  During this time, I attended school and church among many other activities but football dominated my life.  All I could think about was the next practice and the next game.  

This all changed my freshman year of high school when I started attending a Bible study. After a few weeks, something significant took place inside of me.  I became excited to sing the praise songs; I became excited to read the bible because it seemed as though each word was written directly to me.  I began looking forward to this Bible study more than my football games.  

During this time, I became convinced that Jesus Christ is real.  He really lived, He really died on the cross, and He really rose again.  I found out through experience that Jesus is not just some person who lived 2000 years ago, or someone in a distant heaven. I came to know Jesus Christ just as I knew my parents and my siblings.  Jesus Christ became my best friend.

Today I have been given forgiveness, direction and satisfaction through my personal relationship with Jesus. He offers the same to you.

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Joel Penton