There are certain things you don't say that's disrespectful. They detract from the point you're trying to make. Benjamin Watson detractdisrespectfulmake Change image and share on social
Whatever you do, do it wholeheartedly for the Lord and not for man, because our true identity is in Him. Benjamin Watson identitylordman Change image and share on social
What doesn't allow us to move forward because when we simply - and I've seen it on social media; it really, really upsets me - is to get in our corners and call names and turn our back to each other. Benjamin Watson backcallcorner Change image and share on social
Usually, 'All Lives Matter' comes as a response to 'Black Lives Matter'; it doesn't exist in a vacuum. So when people say 'Black Lives Matter,' a lot of times the response 'All Lives Matter' can seem very condescending, dismissive to 'Black Lives Matter.' Benjamin Watson blackcondescenddismissive share on social
Before competition, as I stand in shoulder pads and cleats, my helmet in my left hand, adrenaline flowing and my heart raging under my right, I never forget the ills of America, but for a moment I envision its potential, remember its prosperity, and give thanks to God for the land He has placed me in and the people I love who live in it. Benjamin Watson adrenalineamericacleat share on social
Athletes are in a position where others think they shouldn't weigh in on certain social topics. Benjamin Watson athletepositionsocial Change image and share on social
In the public, it seems to be painted that when minorities get pregnant, they need to get abortions, especially when it comes to teen pregnancy. It's like, when black girls are pregnant, it's like a statistic, but when white girls get pregnant, they get a TV show. Benjamin Watson abortionblackgirl share on social
The NFL goes to great lengths to protect what it calls 'the integrity of the game.' The same should be said for us as individuals. Integrity, the truthful interaction of word and deed, not only creates leaders in the locker room who are worthy of being followed; it is also vital for success at home. Benjamin Watson callcreatedeed share on social
I would say that one of the hardest things for an athlete, and really anybody of any profession, is that we create our identity in what we do. Benjamin Watson athletecreatehard Change image and share on social