In 1994, Scott Mendes had become one of the elite bull riders.  Fame, fortune and temptation were all part of the package.  Until the day that tragedy struck when his best friend was killed in front of him while riding a bull in the NFR (National Finals Rodeo). That was the day that Scott gave his life to Jesus. From then on, everything he did was for the Lord. Lucrative sponsorship that involved alcohol or other questionable things were over. He says, "receiving Jesus as you savior is a free gift from God, but If you truly decide to become his disciple, it will cost you something."