Journey to Christ
A personal account of faith, football, and the relentless grace of God that transformed a life.
How It All Began
Days have gone by, then months and years faded into the dusk sky. Would I ever go pro and find that longing success I was so eager to have? The sensation of satisfaction in life that would fuel to my very last breath. This is my story and it's just the beginning of it all. While creating this website I truly have nothing planned. I will let God lead me through this and we'll see where it takes us. Like millions of children, I grew up playing grassroots soccer and chased my dream of going pro one day. I waited hours after school to meet world class athletes such as Thomas Muller, Roger Federer and Connor McDavid. Don't get me wrong, they are all amazing athletes, however it never fulfilled my satisfaction which I received 2 years after. I felt called to give bible verse bracelets to my local soccer team, the Vancouver Whitecaps. Every once in a while a kid gives one of the players a drawing or a whitecaps bracelet. The players go on and smile in appreciation, however when I gave my bracelets something incredible happened. As I handed over my late-delivering amazon bracelets, I felt a joy so indescribable. You could feel the brotherly christian love bonding through one simple bracelet. There was a deeper connection. I continued this for a bit, however I felt like giving up. Time flies and the FIFA World Cup comes to Vancouver. This was the perfect time to talk to people about God and I felt like God called me to be courageous in the World Cup and use that as my opportunity to share the good news. As weeks went by, I continued being way too scared to share the gospel and I had the feeling that I let God down. It all came down to one more game in my hometown and that shattered. Here's where it gets interesting. I was able to meet Breel Embolo and Ruben Vargas from the Swiss National Team who are very strong believers in Christ. They were thrilled to get my bracelets, but deep down I knew no matter how much they loved it, I could never spread the word of God to thousands on the streets like I wanted. Miracles happen and this one surely answered my prayer in the most unexpected way possible. Hours go by as I wait at the hotel and I eagerly wait to talk with Breel Embolo at his same routine walk. Everything went perfectly to plan until it didn't. No Embolo, No Hope and it turned out he wasn't even outside. This is when an unexpected person shows up. Ruben Vargas pops out of nowhere, comes to me and dabs me up, thanks me for the bracelet, we have a quick conversation and I can't believe what one gesture meant. I hadn't had the impression that he liked my bracelet all the days prior. That was an amazing connection, however I still felt I did nothing. A day after the world cup ended its run in Vancouver, I found myself scrolling through on Instagram reels and my brain froze. I had given Ruben Vargas the verse Isaiah 41:10 reading: "Do not fear for I am with you, do not be dismayed for I will uphold you with my righteous right hand". Vargas had posted a quick post about his world cup journey in Vancouver after scoring the decisive winning penalty to send Switzerland into the quarter finals. He shared some pictures and below the verse Isaiah 41:10 and the verse itself. It ended up being his most viewed and liked post reaching about 115k likes within days and millions of comments. This showed me that even though some things don't work out the first time, God always has a better plan designed for your greater good. In this case he used me to influence Ruben Vargas to post a verse to hundreds of thousands. It shows that little things just even like an amazon bracelet can inspire many. There's definitely millions who need to hear this verse and come to God. In a world of anxiety and depression, why fade away from athletes in fear. Just come to them and grow closer to them in your faith. Working together is part of God's plan as Vargas had only posted one other quick verse on a reel in Isaiah. Let's use the world's biggest stage as a platform to share the beautiful word of God. That's what I have for now, but I would love to hear your interesting testimonies. They can be as little as a bracelet or as big as David fighting Goliath.
The Gospel Playbook
The Road to Christ
Salvation is not a lecture — it is a life-changing strategy. Follow the path from the Fall to the freedom found in Jesus.
The Fall
God created us for relationship with Him, but sin separated us from our Creator. Like a player sent off the pitch, we were separated from the game's true purpose.
The Sacrifice
God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, Jesus Christ, who lived a perfect life and died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins.
The Resurrection
On the third day, Jesus rose from the grave, defeating sin and death forever. The victory was won — not by our effort, but by His grace.
The Response
Salvation is a gift. We receive it by turning from our sin and trusting in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. The whistle has blown — the invitation is now.
Foundations of Faith
Understanding the Gospel
The Gospel
The Gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ — God's Son — died for our sins, was buried, and rose again, so that all who believe in Him have eternal life (1 Corinthians 15:1-4).
Salvation
Salvation is being rescued from the penalty and power of sin. It is not earned by good works; it is received by faith in Jesus Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8-9).
Repentance
Repentance is turning away from sin and turning toward God. It is a change of mind and heart that produces a change in direction (Acts 3:19).
Grace
Grace is God's unmerited favour — His kindness to those who deserve nothing but judgement. It is the foundation of our salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9).
Faith
Faith is trusting wholly in who Jesus is and what He has done for us. It is not mere belief that God exists, but active reliance on Christ for salvation (Hebrews 11:1).
Following Jesus
Following Jesus means surrendering our lives to His lordship — loving Him, obeying His Word, and living for His glory on and off the pitch (Luke 9:23).
Questions Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
No one is too far from God's grace. The Apostle Paul persecuted Christians before Jesus saved him. Romans 5:8 says, 'While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.' His sacrifice covers every sin — past, present, and future — for all who trust in Him.
The Bible teaches that those who are genuinely in Christ are kept by God's power (John 10:28, Romans 8:38-39). Salvation is secured by Jesus, not by our performance. However, genuine faith produces a changed life. If you belong to Jesus, He will keep you to the end.
Following Jesus means surrendering your life to His lordship. It's turning from your own way, trusting Him daily, obeying His Word, and living for His glory. Jesus said, 'If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me' (Luke 9:23).
No. The Bible is clear that 'all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God' (Romans 3:23). Salvation is not about being good enough — it's about trusting in Jesus, who was good enough for us. We are saved by grace through faith, not by works (Ephesians 2:8-9).
Going to church doesn't make you a Christian, just as sitting in a stadium doesn't make you a footballer. But Christians are called to community — to worship, learn, serve, and grow together. Church is not a requirement for salvation, but it is God's design for your growth and strength.
Ready to give your life to Jesus?
There is no formula — only a sincere heart. If you are ready, pray something like this:
"Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and trust in You. Be my Lord and Saviour. In Your name, Amen."