At Heralds of Our Passion (H.O.O.P.), basketball is more than a game; it’s a reminder of purpose and a way to express what God has placed inside us. I know my time to chase playing at an elite level has passed, but my desire to make a mark on the court has never left. Instead of stepping back, I chose a different path. I created apparel that carries meaning, intention, and faith, so that every time someone puts it on, it inspires something bigger than ourselves. It points back to God.
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
Romans 12:18
Not every disagreement needs to become an argument. Not every difficult interaction requires a reaction. And not every situation will end the way we hoped.
Life brings us into contact with people…
“We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.”
1 John 5:20
There’s a difference between knowing about…
“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
Galatians 1:10
It’s natural to want to be accepted. We want people to understand us, appreciate…
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
Galatians 5:22–23
We spend much of life trying to improve ourselves. We set goals, develop skills, build careers, and pursue the things that matter to us. But while achievement can…
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
There are moments in life when we question whether we’re enough. We may look at what’s in front of us and wonder if we have the ability, strength, or confidence to handle it. Maybe we feel unqualified for…
“The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Deuteronomy 31:8
There are moments in life when we don’t know what’s coming next. It could be a new opportunity, a difficult decision, a change…
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
Romans 12:18
Not every disagreement needs to become an argument. Not every difficult interaction requires a reaction. And not every situation will end the way we hoped.
Life brings us into contact with people…
“We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.”
1 John 5:20
There’s a difference between knowing about…
“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
Galatians 1:10
It’s natural to want to be accepted. We want people to understand us, appreciate…
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
Galatians 5:22–23
We spend much of life trying to improve ourselves. We set goals, develop skills, build careers, and pursue the things that matter to us. But while achievement can…
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
There are moments in life when we question whether we’re enough. We may look at what’s in front of us and wonder if we have the ability, strength, or confidence to handle it. Maybe we feel unqualified for…
“The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Deuteronomy 31:8
There are moments in life when we don’t know what’s coming next. It could be a new opportunity, a difficult decision, a change…
