The Source of my Strength and Power is God: Derek Fisher

Integrity, Honor and Respect

In the Game

When a name like Derek Fisher or "D'Fish" is brought up in a basketball conversation, most people would know Fisher as an NBA point guard who has won five NBA Championships with the LA Lakers. 

A Man of Character 

Aside from being an outstanding point guard, Derek Fisher well-known for being "a man of character" on and off the court. He is thought highly of by other NBA players such as Kobe Bryant and former NBA player Magic Johnson. "Knowing how I strive to be a person of integrity, honor and respect off the court allows me to build solid relationships with teammates and not have to be someone else to get to know them better," says Fisher. 

A Christian Man

Derek Fisher is also known for being a Christian who demonstrates his love for God daily. Fisher strives to give God the glory in everything he does. "The source of my power and strength is God," says Fisher. "And I know it, without a shadow of a doubt." In addition to his Christian lifestyle, Fisher and his wife, Candace, have a foundation called The Derek and Candace Fisher Family Foundation. The foundation helps families affected by retinoblastoma (which his daughter Tatum had), along with reaching out to communities and supporting education, health and fitness initiatives. Derek Fisher is a man of integrity, honor and respect. Hopefully his actions on and off the court will be an encouragement for athletes around the world.

It's Worth the Fight: Clayton Kershaw

Acting Boldly in Your Faith

In the Game

Clayton Kershaw is a starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kershaw was drafted right out of high school as the 7th overall pick in the 2006 draft. Kershaw has won two Cy Young Awards, one Triple Crown Award, and has been to three MLB All-Star Games.

Showing Christ to Others

You may know of Clayton Kershaw's amazing pitching talents, but you may not know anything else about him. Kershaw is a devout Christian man, and is consistent in helping others throughout the world. Kershaw and his wife, Ellen, have built an orphanage in Zambia called Hope's Home. The Kershaws have a foundation, Kershaw's Challenge, that supports various charities. During two of Clayton's seasons in the MLB, he has donated $100 per strikeout to different charitable organizations.

Worth the Fight

"God said, ‘I will give you baseball,'" Kershaw said. "'That will be your platform.’” Clayton Kershaw is clearly using baseball to spread God's word. He and a few of his teammates talk about God often to others and have spoken at various Christian events at Dodgers Stadium. Kershaw was asked what he thought being a Christian meant. "[Being a Christian means you] have to keep reminding yourself that you're supposed to stand out," said Kershaw. "You're supposed to be different. You're supposed to act boldly in your faith. It's not easy, but it's worth the fight."

Arise: Live Out Your Faith and Dreams on Whatever Field You Find Yourself by Clayton and Ellen Kershaw