For Auburn Offensive Line Coach Jeff Grimes, coaching wasn’t part of the immediate plan when he graduated from the University of Texas-El Paso in 1990 and finished a successful football playing career. But when a nudge from the Holy Spirit led him into the profession, Grimes embarked on what has now turned in to a high-impact coaching career filled with bowl games, All-Americans and recently, a BCS National Title. For Grimes, though, no gridiron achievements can outweigh the spiritual impact he makes as a man of God.

I grew up in McKeesport, Pa., which is a town of about 24,000 right outside of Pittsburgh. It was a quiet place for my mom and stepdad to raise our family, which consisted of me, my two younger siblings and my older cousin, who became my older brother after my parents adopted him.

View the Soul Surfer video from the Game Changer FCA Resources DVD and walk through the questions below.

Key Verse: I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me. – Philippians 4:13 

View the Soul Surfer video from the Game Changer FCA Resources DVD and walk through the questions below.

Key Verse: We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose. – Romans 8:28