This message, “Through the Valley: Faith, Resilience, and the Long View of Success,” traces how Psalm 23:4 has shaped a life marked by challenge, transition, and unexpected grace. From sickness in infancy to career-threatening injuries, from the bright lights of the NFL to the unfamiliar terrain of corporate leadership and academia, the story isn’t about avoiding valleys—but learning to walk through them. We will explore how God’s presence, not our strength, becomes the steady anchor when identity is shaken and the future is unclear. This sermon shows that valleys often come before words, before confidence, and even before success, forming resilience we don’t recognize until later. Ultimately, you’ll be invited to see your own valley not as punishment or permanence, but as a place where God’s presence is real, purposeful, and leading you forward.