Colossians 3: 11 Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. Few people are unaware of Jesse Owens. Winning 4 gold medals in one Olympics puts most people on the map, but the backdrop to Owen’s story is even more intriguing. […]
Archive | February, 2019
Are You Wearing Christ’s Jersey?
Ephesians 1: 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, As children, one of the most exciting parts of playing sports is getting your first team jersey. I don’t remember much […]
Are You Striving for Excellence or Perfection?
1 Corinthians 10: 31So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Excellence is a word that is often bandied about in the world of sport, but what does it actually mean? And how does excellence differ from perfectionism? Dr. Chris Stankovich, often referred to as […]
Do You Know God?
Jeremiah 33: 3Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Trying to Be a Perfect Athlete Isn’t Worth It. It was difficult for me to read this article which addresses the issues of athlete perfectionism and the accompanying anxiety and depression. In the article you hear […]