FCA Equestrian Resources
Resources Available to Download or Order:
Equestrian's Handbook
Aligned with this year's theme, GREATER, this resource contains 4 lessons perfect for a camp or huddle meetings!
Pocket Gospel of John
Through the Pocket Testament League, we have designed an FCA Equestrian pocket-sized Gospel of John!
Discovery Bible
Study Method
Use the Discovery Bible Study Method to help guide discussion through God's Word!
Devotionals
GROOM “For the entire law is fulfilled in one statement: Love your neighbor as yourself.” – Galatians 5:14 TACK As we progress in our riding and competing, we often start to neglect the fundamentals of horsemanship and those things we learned during our first rides on a horse. Or maybe your coach/trainer focuses so much on those fundamentals you begin to wonder if you will get to do anything else. Although the fundamentals seem to be something you learn one time then get to ignore, they are the root of being a successful equestrian! Sometimes, we need a reminder of those beginning skills and how important they really are. In the same way, it is easy to neglect the fundamentals of following Jesus. But in Galatians 5:14, Apostle Paul brings us back to the fundamentals of discipleship. He tells us that the entire law is fulfilled in loving our neighbor as ourselves. By upholding this command, it would be difficult to sin against God. Every day, our mission should be to more fully experience Christ’s love so we are able to love others in the same way. Before I met Christ, I knew of Him. Then when I surrendered my life to the Lord, I began to really know Him. But it wasn’t until years later that I could honestly say that I loved Him. Now, I don’t want to do anything to hurt Him, and my heart breaks for what breaks His heart. Christ’s love for me has allowed me to see others with new eyes. RIDE -Are you in a love-covenant relationship with the Lord? Reflect on your relationship with Jesus for a few minutes. -In what ways have you lost sight of what God has called you to do for Him? -How would your approach to life change if your sole focus was to love God and others well? More scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1 John 4:19 John 15:13 COOL DOWN Guided Prayer: -Pray for God to refocus or continue to allow you to focus on keeping Him the main thing in your life. -Pray for God to help you know Him deeper and continue to grow in a relationship with Him -Pray for the endurance to follow Him and learn to love others as He loves them ( Adapted from FCA devotion written by Adrienne Saxon)
GROOM "And those who went in front and those who followed were shouting: 'Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.'" -- Mark 11:9 TACK In the scripture above, we are reminded of Jesus riding a donkey into Jerusalem, knowing He was on His way to a brutal death. As He makes His way along the road, people begin to lay down palm branches and even their jackets on the dusty road in front of Him. And those who were ahead of Him, and those behind Him all shouted His name; “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” I often wonder if I were there when Jesus made His way into Jerusalem, whether I would have recognized who He was and been willing to shout His name and the truth about who He was. It is so easy to be tentative, or hesitant, to use Jesus’ name as we make our way through life and our crazy culture. In Philippians, we read that God gave Jesus the name that is above every name, and that at His name, every knee should bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus is Christ the Lord to the glory of God the Father. We should be ready to share and celebrate His name every chance we get. A number of years ago, I was greatly challenged, encouraged and inspired by a song by James Ward called “Ain’t No Rock.” The lyrics go on to say, “Ain’t no rock gonna cry in my place, as long as I’m alive, I’ll glorify His holy name.” Whenever I am in a situation where I am tentative about proclaiming or celebrating Jesus and his name, I often hear a voice in the back of my mind say, “Speak up. Don’t miss this opportunity to proclaim Jesus and His name.” I certainly don’t want any rock to cry or sing in my place to bring honor to the greatest name of all time, the name above all names, a name worth celebrating – “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!” RIDE -If you were there when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, do you think you would have shouted His name, and the truth about Him? Why or why not? -Who is someone you know and respect who proclaims and celebrates the name of Jesus by both words and deeds? More scripture: Matthew 21:9; Phillippians 2:1-11; Phillippians 4:1; 4:4-7 COOL DOWN Guided Prayer: -Take a moment to thank God for giving us a name worth celebrating in Jesus Christ. -Ask for strength to shout “Hosanna!” and declare Jesus as your God in your words and deeds at the horse show this weekend and beyond in your barn. -Ask for boldness to celebrate Jesus’ great name in our sport (Adapted from FCA devotion by Frank Kelly)
Sarah Hickner's story from her book "Finding Gideon"
The One Voice
Discipline
Groom "God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen." 1 Peter 4:10-11 Tack We live in a very "Believe in yourself" kind of culture. The world tells us that if we are good at something, it's because we work hard and have earned it. It's all about me and for me. But God says something different. Our gifts and talents are Given to us by God, and are for God. It's about using those gifts to bless others and point them to Jesus, not ourselves. God will supply us with everything we need to use the gifts He has given us to bring Him glory! Yes, we need to work hard, but we are working hard for Christ, with the strength and energy that He supplies. So next time you turn a good barrel, make that jump, or win that ribbon, remember who its from, who its through, and who to give the credit to. God has blessed you, so you can bless others in His name. Ride 1. If talent is God given, why do you think so many athletes take all the credit? 2. What gifts do you feel God has given you? 3. Daily, how can you use your gifts to serve others? Cool Down Lord, thank You for the talents and passion You have given me to glorify You. Show me when and where I can serve others with my talents and continue to give Glory to You. Amen.
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GROOM “For the entire law is fulfilled in one statement: Love your neighbor as yourself.” – Galatians 5:14 TACK As we progress in our riding and competing, we often start to neglect the fundamentals of horsemanship and those things we learned during our first rides on a horse. Or maybe your coach/trainer focuses so much on those fundamentals you begin to wonder if you will get to do anything else. Although the fundamentals seem to be something you learn one time then get to ignore, they are the root of being a successful equestrian! Sometimes, we need a reminder of those beginning skills and how important they really are. In the same way, it is easy to neglect the fundamentals of following Jesus. But in Galatians 5:14, Apostle Paul brings us back to the fundamentals of discipleship. He tells us that the entire law is fulfilled in loving our neighbor as ourselves. By upholding this command, it would be difficult to sin against God. Every day, our mission should be to more fully experience Christ’s love so we are able to love others in the same way. Before I met Christ, I knew of Him. Then when I surrendered my life to the Lord, I began to really know Him. But it wasn’t until years later that I could honestly say that I loved Him. Now, I don’t want to do anything to hurt Him, and my heart breaks for what breaks His heart. Christ’s love for me has allowed me to see others with new eyes. RIDE -Are you in a love-covenant relationship with the Lord? Reflect on your relationship with Jesus for a few minutes. -In what ways have you lost sight of what God has called you to do for Him? -How would your approach to life change if your sole focus was to love God and others well? More scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1 John 4:19 John 15:13 COOL DOWN Guided Prayer: -Pray for God to refocus or continue to allow you to focus on keeping Him the main thing in your life. -Pray for God to help you know Him deeper and continue to grow in a relationship with Him -Pray for the endurance to follow Him and learn to love others as He loves them ( Adapted from FCA devotion written by Adrienne Saxon)
GROOM "And those who went in front and those who followed were shouting: 'Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.'" -- Mark 11:9 TACK In the scripture above, we are reminded of Jesus riding a donkey into Jerusalem, knowing He was on His way to a brutal death. As He makes His way along the road, people begin to lay down palm branches and even their jackets on the dusty road in front of Him. And those who were ahead of Him, and those behind Him all shouted His name; “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” I often wonder if I were there when Jesus made His way into Jerusalem, whether I would have recognized who He was and been willing to shout His name and the truth about who He was. It is so easy to be tentative, or hesitant, to use Jesus’ name as we make our way through life and our crazy culture. In Philippians, we read that God gave Jesus the name that is above every name, and that at His name, every knee should bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus is Christ the Lord to the glory of God the Father. We should be ready to share and celebrate His name every chance we get. A number of years ago, I was greatly challenged, encouraged and inspired by a song by James Ward called “Ain’t No Rock.” The lyrics go on to say, “Ain’t no rock gonna cry in my place, as long as I’m alive, I’ll glorify His holy name.” Whenever I am in a situation where I am tentative about proclaiming or celebrating Jesus and his name, I often hear a voice in the back of my mind say, “Speak up. Don’t miss this opportunity to proclaim Jesus and His name.” I certainly don’t want any rock to cry or sing in my place to bring honor to the greatest name of all time, the name above all names, a name worth celebrating – “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!” RIDE -If you were there when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, do you think you would have shouted His name, and the truth about Him? Why or why not? -Who is someone you know and respect who proclaims and celebrates the name of Jesus by both words and deeds? More scripture: Matthew 21:9; Phillippians 2:1-11; Phillippians 4:1; 4:4-7 COOL DOWN Guided Prayer: -Take a moment to thank God for giving us a name worth celebrating in Jesus Christ. -Ask for strength to shout “Hosanna!” and declare Jesus as your God in your words and deeds at the horse show this weekend and beyond in your barn. -Ask for boldness to celebrate Jesus’ great name in our sport (Adapted from FCA devotion by Frank Kelly)
Sarah Hickner's story from her book "Finding Gideon"
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