Chris Coghlan - The Conversation

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When teenager Chris Coghlan's family life was tragically altered one afternoon, his response was a nearly exclusive focus on practicing his baseball skills. Playing ball allowed him to escape the pain of his loss. In doing so he developed a selfish approach to life. Everything centered on him, he could do whatever he wanted and he pursued his ambition of a career in baseball over anyone and anything else in his life.
While his baseball dream ultimately came true, the selfish attitude stayed. His teammates noticed, team management noticed, to the point that he developed a noticeable anxiety and nervousness about his prospects. His baseball career hung in the balance.
Yet, in 2009 Chris Coghlan was named National League Rookie of The Year. Today there is a peace that exists and a balanced approach to his life and his game performances. Something changed Chris Coghlan. Something powerful enough to overcome years of living only for himself. Something that could erase pain and its effects. Something that could heal a man so that he can freely pursue a God-given craft without hesitation.

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@brittanymarsh9883 8 жыл бұрын

My life is this same testimony, my father passed away last August 2015 and it's been turned inside out and upside down at only 19 years old with 2 younger siblings and a older sister. My father was my everything cheering at all the volleyball games for my sister and I and football for my brother. He always was there to listen and he is so proud of how far I've come. We have a great God that always finds a purpose for us. That is always there to guard our hearts. So yes being without family is the absolute worst thing I could ever ask for, but God is right there. This year has been the best and the worst year of my life. I know that God is still good no matter what and that is why I am a christian and second to the Lord. Thank you for sharing your testimony.

@kkxlla1 5 жыл бұрын

Brittany Kaminsky wish you the best and know God will always be there for you and your family.

@JacobPloense 7 ай бұрын

Still my all time favorite cub. Love your faith story Chris

@JourneyToMars 8 жыл бұрын

My wife and I (we're from Memphis) traveled up to Wrigley Field to see the Cubs play the Braves, and it was so cool that Chris Coghlan chose Crowder's "Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)" as his theme song when he comes to bat. And he actually homered the day we went.

@MegaDUBSTEP4ever 10 жыл бұрын

I just Stumbled upon this channel, thank you soooo much the creator/visionary/missionary who created this channel. I go to church three or four times a week i help out in the middle school youth programs, and go to my high school groups, and even a small group. However, I never act as if i follow God at school. I never act like the person i am in front of the middle schoolers.I'm only a leader at church and to the kids i volunteer for. If any one could pray for me. Pray for determination and a soft forgiving heart. Thats all i could wish for right now. Thank you!

@mike4972 8 жыл бұрын

I had the pleasure of playing baseball with him and his brother for his dads team (the Marlins) in little league. We all respected his father from the get go. He was a no-nonsense type of coach who was fair and did me the favor of bringing me up to the level of the older kids when I was probably still supposed to be in the younger league at the time. That did a lot for me confidence-wise and I will never forget it. Chris is a great guy and so is his entire family. Some of the best people you'd ever meet.

@rondabottos7579 4 жыл бұрын

Literally know nothing about baseball and happened upon these testimonials. As someone who has lost her three children in forced adoption I have spent many nights fighting against Christ I have warred against him but it seems like the more I war against him the closer he comes to me. I lived in a very small world in my little canadian town and knew nothing at all. All of these stories lets me into the world of someone else. Famous people and those not so much. I truly believe that Christians all around the world are used as a string of lights to help each other. Maybe just by using one single word that pierces the heart of another but Oh how I wish this for the unbeliever. They do not know His light or the light of his children until they take that first step toward Him. Though I war. He loves. And he loves this man and each person who confesses his Holy Name. Thank you for your very honest confession, I needed to hear the words. Each persons testimony helps. God bless.

@pedinurse1 5 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful channel, so uplifting, sometimes I just cry

@Lyssi721 11 жыл бұрын

"I don't believe in luck, I believe in grace. But they say we're lucky 'cus we've seen His face..." - Lecrae

@stevehall250 7 жыл бұрын

Nice to see this truly remarkable testimony from a guy who can jump over catchers in Superman fashion. I would not have seen this video nor would have known Chris had it not been for that fabulous play which enabled me to stumble upon this site. To GOD Be The Glory! He has risen!

@AshleySchafferBMW 13 жыл бұрын

I went to high school with chris.. glad to see the lord got ahold of him

@youjeltrevo 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris, and CONGRATS CUBS 2016 NL CHAMPS!

@timtom7097 10 жыл бұрын

May 30 2000. My father committed suicide.He lived a down down hill life and May 30 it all ended. I don't hate him for it but i hope he is in a better place. Afterwards we had a very dark time though. It would of been better to have him. But what you gonna do? I look to God for a guidance and pray that i may live for him.

@guzmmj7 10 жыл бұрын

I am praying for you

@MrK67017 8 жыл бұрын

This is why its important that kids understand the importance of their relationship with God. I know I won't be here for my daughter for ever and I suspect she will have her struggles when I'm gone just as I did when my parents passed. I do, however, feel that my struggles would have been mitigated had I had a relationship with God before they passed. Fortunately, I have a developing relationship with God now and she is a part of it. I want her know that she will always have a Father no matter what happens to me.

@BetsyKarinEriksen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this story, God bless you !

@mssn3166 5 жыл бұрын

What an amazing story ! His life transformation and the happiness made possible in Christ's power are certainly noticeable in his face. it was quite touching...

@klausmuhlhoff1464 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris

@mycowilburn34 7 жыл бұрын

Our God is an awesome God. So blessed to catch this channel. M❤❤❤

@lahofferth 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful testimony.

@starsailorscrapper 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your testament Chris..God Bless you.

@aphrxxdite 6 жыл бұрын

I was baptized and now I'm a Christian so I pray for all of you

@LakePenelope 13 жыл бұрын

You have found the way to true happiness, some people never get there, you are one of the "lucky" ones...

@phatmike8401 5 жыл бұрын

I love these testimonies! Thank you to whoever is responsible.

@melendez166 12 жыл бұрын

Great story man. Keep it up!

@Hannah81023 10 жыл бұрын

Christ you are owesome ,how you handsome love you in my heard:) My second paul walker.

@robertj.simpson354 6 жыл бұрын

Thank God for Godly fathers. Amen.

@JamesBerkey 13 жыл бұрын

first

@gregorykropf6016 11 жыл бұрын

For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. (Matthew 24,24) Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. (1 John 4,1) God said so.