Athlete's Name:

Merik Grinaker

Athletes Team and Level (High school, Junior, etc.):

Ogden Mustangs, NCDC
 

Athletes Position:

Goalie

Athlete's Birth date:

May 24th, 2006

Athletes' Height, Weight:

5’-11”, 175 lbs.
             

Pick one of the 10 Traits of a Godly Man and explain why it is important to you. 

Trait 3 - " A Godly Man Loves God and Loves others"

This Godly Man trait has impacted me the most because we aren’t just called to be friendly and like those around us, but we are are called to have forgiving love just as God has unconditional love for us! And because we are brothers and sisters in Christ, we are called to be witnesses of God’s love for us, to one another!

Have you been involved with FCA or FCA Hockey in the past? What has been your experience with us? How has FCA Hockey impacted you?

 I have been involved with FCA since the summer of 2021 when I started attending Northstar Christian Academy. My experiences with FCA Hockey have truly been the best years of my life whether it was at Northstar with all my brothers in Christ, or traveling to Boston for the Chowder Cup! I have enjoyed being able to create lifelong friendships which guys that I am able to study the Bible with and help each other along our journey with Christ! FCA hockey has impacted me in ways I can’t even put into words, they have made me into the godly man, brother, son, boyfriend, and teammate that I am today and have completely opened up my eyes to the life that God has called me to live! 

What is your favorite scripture verse? Why is this important to you?

My favorite scripture verse is Joshua 1:9 which says, “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go!” I not only have this verse tattooed on me but it has been at the forefront of my life since I read it because it has given me an overwhelming peace knowing no matter what trials, tribulations, hard times, or challenges I face, God is always there! He never leaves us astray, never stops loving us, and never gives up on us! No matter how far we fall or how bad we fail, he is always with us no matter where we go!