Dr. Joe Castleberry has lived an incredible life – he’s traveled and lived all over the world, had amazing educational opportunities, and became the president of a university despite being the first in his family to attend college.
Dr. Castleberry describes his life as like a chess match, but it might not be in the way you initially expect. He sees a connection between chess and his Christian faith. Dr. Castleberry shared that in his life it feels as though God is playing the chess match and that he is just a piece on the board. God makes a strategic plan and guides Dr. Castleberry as he goes.
Whether you are a member of the Christian faith or not, chess can have many unexpected benefits. From cognitive to socioemotional and even to spiritual, chess can influence us across many realms of life! Check out the full article here to hear Dr. Castleberry’s full story.