Athletic Achievement, and Christians in Competitive Sports
As we get closer to the London Olympics, the sense of anticipation and excitement is ever growing. My confreres here at the General Chapter (which finishes tomorrow) have been asking me about my forthcoming role as a Chaplain at the Games, a role which already gives me goosebumps when I think about it. So imagine my delight when I read the below article this morning. It's one that will be a touchstone for me in my work at the Games and contains ideas that I can relate to myself as a keen cyclist and (very) amateur sportsman. See here for the complete article. March Madness, Athletic Achievement, and Christians in Competitive Sports Published on Desiring God Blog | shared via feedly mobile Are athletic achievement and fierce competition sheer madness for the Christian? ... 7 Reflections on Athletic Achievement 1) God could have created us to be just a pair of eyes, beholding his glory and being perfectly content — but he didn't. He gave us ...