“He gives me strength”

“I stepped onto the court and it was a feeling like I’ve never felt before.”

This wasn’t Nene’s first venture onto the hardwood. He had played thousands of games. But none greater than this one for big Denver Nugget center.

Just 73 days earlier he had undergone testicular cancer surgery. And 30 days prior, he had undergone chemotherapy. And here he was, running the court to the cheers of 19,000 fans. This was no mind over matter. This wasn’t a superhuman. This was the story of a man who is fully immersed in the power of the Almighty.

He used his time during his cancer treatments to feed his soul.

“I disconnected myself from the world outside and got even spiritually stronger with the word of the Lord.”

Eventually, he gained enough endurance to step onto the basketball court again.

“God gave me this opportunity. He gave me strength. He made me a victor.”

Here is a man who isn’t afraid to demonstrate his faith in his workplace.

The Nuggets are in the playoffs this year,doing well, thanks in part to the strong career year of the big Brazilian. He is scoring big points on the court….but there is a lingering scent of of eternal victory in the air.