Luke, the doctor. Peter, the fisherman. Matthew, the tax-collector. How about Chance, the rapper? A bird's-eye analysis of last night's Grammy Awards Show.DISCLAIMER: I don't know Chance personally. These are simply my thoughts from watching hi

My "One Word" for 2017

Jan 23rd, 2017

For the first few days of the new year, I struggled to find the one word to describe what I hope will transpire in 2017. As I thought harder and longer, all I could see were the clearly visible "mile-markers" ahead. It's as if someone handed me

Bibles & Booze: How Christians Should Handle Alcohol

Jul 22nd, 2016

Download the "Bibles & Booze" outline here.We filmed this video knowing we could not cover everything we wanted to say in ten to twenty minutes. With this in mind, we've provided an external resource for you to read through in its deeper conte

Clear the Stage

Jun 25th, 2016

Lights, camera, action. My brother Mitchell jogged slowly out to assume his position on the pitcher's mound. 25,000 people stared at him from all angles as he threw his final warmup pitches. Millions glued their eyes to the television screen fr

Open Letter to the Baylor Community

May 26th, 2016

Before I begin, allow me to preface this post: I'm not trying to be a "hot take", nor am I trying to profit off of a sensitive topic. We don't make money off of page views and my identity is not rooted in viewership statistics. However, I feel

"Why Number Thirty-Three?"

Mar 28th, 2016

When I first started playing baseball, my favorite player was Lance Berkman. Lance was a first baseman for the Houston Astros, and a great hitter. I remember watching him hit in the Home Run Derby during the early 2000's when the All-Star Game

Modesty: A Guy's Perspective

Feb 24th, 2016

Recently, we received an email from a new friend inviting us to write a guest blog post on her website. Allie Shirley started Marque Modest Apparel almost two years ago with the intention of making Jesus known through rebranding the concept of

New Dreams

Jan 22nd, 2016

I remember a night when I decided to head into the TCU Recreation Center to get an extra workout in. I had so much pent up energy- I just had to get it out. So, up the stairs and to the stationary bike I went. These weren't just any ordinary bi

Dear Anxious Christian

Oct 28th, 2015

Dear Anxious Christian,I knew I might find you here. When I become anxious, I try and look for answers, too. In a world where almost everything becomes instantaneously available, God seems a little "behind-the-times" in His deliverance. Somehow

How's your heart?

Sep 9th, 2015

I believe one of the greatest gifts we have as Christians is the freedom to be authentic about who we are; scars, skeletons, and all. We know that our only evaluation, the only judgement that actually matters, comes from The Lord. Furthermore,

Open Letter: To the Class of 2019

Aug 13th, 2015

As I pack my bags to return for a third year of college, I find myself reflecting on the past two years. Upon reflection, I see numerous milestones marking my journey as a college student. Yes, some of these markers appear "shinier" than others

Embracing the Unknown: A Message to Those Who "Aren't Ready"

May 5th, 2015

A lot of my friends are graduating soon, and it's been a blessing to hear the hearts of those who are venturing into a new season of life.There are soon to be doctors and nurses. Professional athletes in the making. Lawyers. Accountants. Pastor

Finals Week: Solace for Every Student

May 4th, 2015

Hello fellow students!We've reached finals week! Finally, after countless late nights and early mornings, the end has officially drawn near for the majority of us. Typically, we see final exams as the last stop before we can take a breath and s

Letter to America: Racism is Alive, Race is Not

May 2nd, 2015

Over the past week, I've experienced tremendous hurt for every human being affected by racism in our country. Specifically, I'm referencing the Baltimore riots and a social media outbreak on my college campus.While I join the emotionally wounde

What Do You See?

Apr 28th, 2015

Yesterday carried a special significance for me. Three years ago, I tore a ligament in my elbow, which would end my career and require surgery in the following months. Because of this, the vessel known as "Mitchell Traver" became engulfed by an

Emphasizing Our Why

Apr 11th, 2015

It's easy to think your performance is what glorifies God. As an athlete, you are tempted to hang your hat on how you play. So, how do you respond when your performance isn't enough?On Friday, I took a regional jet to Manhattan, Kansas, to see

A Year Without Social Media

Feb 5th, 2015

By this time a year ago, I sat slightly over thirty days into my fast from social media accounts for the year. At the time, it seemed like quite the challenge; however, I found this season offline to deliver peace in unexpected ways. This time

Enticing Lights: Q&A with Eric Garza

Jan 28th, 2015

Recently, I sat down with Eric Garza (a.k.a. Eric Heron) and asked him a couple of questions about music, faith, and giant hamsters. Yes, giant hamsters. This week, Eric released his second work of rapping publicly on his first EP titled "Entic

The Man from Luke 22

Jan 13th, 2015

This is a message specifically for the men, but ladies, feel free to proceed if you wish to do so. Gentlemen... Have you ever wondered what it looks like to be a man who's heart is right toward The Lord? Seriously speaking- have you ever REALLY

#JesusDid

Dec 31st, 2014

As we reflect upon the soon-to-be yesteryear, a friend of ours proposed to summarize what Christ did in our lives through social media. Her idea, a simple yet special thought, was to use 140 words to publicly declare God's glory in intervention

Letter to TCU: Fall Concert

Oct 16th, 2014

Note: This post contains sexually vulgar and profane language deriving from quotes regarding two artists who performed their music at TCU's fall concert this month. In an attempt to be as genuine as possible, I have left these lyrics as is. Ear

Open Letter Response to Ferguson, Missouri

Sep 8th, 2014

The Shooting of Michael BrownHigh noon. It was a sunny hour in Ferguson, Missouri; yet, darkness would soon encompass the area. The darkness that would come had nothing to do with the sun; rather, it had much to do with the hearts of the affect

Why Christians Must Engage Culture

Jul 31st, 2014 9m 58s

As a millennial, I find culture to be threatening to many Christians. We have inherited a generation that primarily concerns itself with lustful temptations, cursory fame, and fleeting fortune. Meanwhile, those who follow Jesus know that none o

3 Ways to Humble Ourselves

Jul 20th, 2014 9m 2s

The Gospel remains crystal clear when it boils down to humility. However, the majority of people who regard themselves as followers of Christ battle pride publicly and secretly every day. Today, let's discuss how to combat pride through the act

The Pursuit of Satisfaction

Jul 6th, 2014 11m 36s

Too easily, we lose sight of satisfaction in our pursuit of God. The Christian life has been stereotyped as boring, restricting, and even hopeless. While several may label God's intentions for this life to be worthless, the Gospel presents a mu