The tyrant was the opponent, and the world and the human race were the audience. Respect for God won the day and crowned its champions. Who wasn’t amazed at the athletes who were competing in the name of the divine Law? Who wasn’t astonished?[4 Maccabees 17:14-16 Common English Bible] I originally wrote this post in 2021. I’veContinueContinue reading “THE BONDS OF BASEBALL REVISITED”
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RE-RUN WITH PERSEVERANCE
Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one.1 CorinTHIANS 9:25 Note: I originally wrote this piece a year ago on this date (September 5, 2025). Although it’s not my normal practice, after re-reading, I thought it might be worth updating and sharing once more.ContinueContinue reading “RE-RUN WITH PERSEVERANCE”
THE AGONY OF DEFEAT
The integrity of the upright guides them,but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.[proverbs 11:3 nrsvue] It was not my intention to write a follow-up reflection on the World Cup, but the circumstances surrounding the United States’ match against Belgium compelled me to do so. And thanks to the old ABC show Wide World of Sports, findingContinueContinue reading “THE AGONY OF DEFEAT”
