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Being Picked First for Basketball and What It Taught Me about God

Being Picked First for Basketball and What It Taught Me about God

Joel Singleton

By Joel Singleton | Bio

Joel Singleton is the Lead Minister of the San Jose Church of Christ in Jacksonville FL. Joel is married to Alison and they have two children, Truitt and Quinn. Joel has served in full time ministry for the last 14 years and in that time he has written several resources devoted to disciple making and family. His desire first and foremost is for Christians to relearn how to make disciples in the home and in the church.

Being Picked First for Basketball and What It Taught Me about God: Takeaways That Redefine Worth

  • Chosen despite inadequacy. Joel Singleton shares how being picked first wasn’t because of skill, but because someone saw value beyond performance—echoing how God chooses us in grace.

  • God’s call transforms us. Like a strong teammate empowering the weak, God makes us better—not because of what we bring, but because of what He gives.

  • A moment on the court mirrors divine truth. This everyday story reveals how our worth in God’s eyes isn’t earned—it’s bestowed, reminding us we’re picked for purpose, not perfection.

We must be pretty amazing that God wanted us on His team! Wait a second…

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