Derwin Gray

How being a father changed this former BYU football player

When I played football, I thought the greatest sound in the world was a crowd cheering. There was something even better that awaited me.

By Derwin Gray

A student in a government school in Delhi is pictured while trying to define happiness in class.

Perspective

What I’ve learned about happiness

During my NFL career, I saw happiness as a shadow that was too fast to catch. Then I met someone who helped me understand how to be happy permanently.

By Derwin Gray

Fans hold a sign in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during a game against the New England Patriots, Jan. 8, 2023.

Perspective

Perspective: What we’ve learned from the Damar Hamlin saga

When our nation experiences a crisis, Americans have an impulse to pray.

By Derwin Gray

An Ethiopian woman and her child visit the Church of the Nativity.

Perspective

Perspective: The promise of Advent

In preparing us for Christmas, the season of Advent points us to light when we need it the most.

By Derwin Gray

Perspective

I’m Black, and I bleed blue. We all need to confront racism

As Christians, as a community and as a country, we all need to do better

By Derwin Gray

Perspective

4 ways to fight white supremacy

Evil grows and spreads like a virus when we intentionally look away. Love is our immunity.

By Derwin Gray

Brigham Young running back Tyler Allgeier closes his eyes as he warms up ahead of an NCAA college football game.

Perspective

How a season-ending injury became a reason for praise

Cougar Nation is justifiably disappointed with an appearance in the Independence Bowl this Saturday. Still, there’s a lesson to be learned.

By Derwin Gray

Perspective

What BYU and Virginia did after the game was more important than anything during the game

What if we’re getting prayer wrong? Here are four ways to get it right.

By Derwin Gray

Opinion

Opinion: BYU is at peak fandemonium — let’s make sure it doesn’t become a trap

Here are three ways for BYU not to have an emotional letdown against Arizona State this Saturday.

By Derwin Gray

Opinion

The case for BYU in the Big 12

It’s time to seal the deal. BYU football, and BYU athletics as a whole, lead with excellence. Full stop.

By Derwin Gray

BYU players run onto the field as they and Hawaii prepare to play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Oct. 13, 2018.

Opinion

It’s payday for BYU athletes. That’s a good thing, but watch out for these pitfalls

The Supreme Court ruled in June that the NCAA can’t limit financial deals to student athletes. But what are the risks?

By Derwin Gray