The Olympic Games: Good but not God

Author:
Stephen Liggins
Date:
July 28, 2021
Type:

Stephen Liggins explores how we view sport and more specifically the Olympics. Is it a religion? Does it and should it define who we are? A helpful article to help put sport and the Olympics in perspective. It finishes with some suggestions of what to do as we watch the Olympics.

"I am one of the hundred thousand or so people who actually was there on the night that Cathy Freeman won gold in the women’s 400 metres at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. It stands out as one of the sports-viewing highlights of my life..."

Source: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-olympic-games-good-but-not-god/

Recent Posts

March 21, 2023
The Prayer Practice

An online resource to help create a regular time of prayer and its adoption as a regular routine. "Prayer is simply the medium through which we communicate and commune with God. The practice of prayer is learning to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God, in order to become like him and partner […]

Read More
March 21, 2023
Book Review - Grace at Work: Redeeming the grind and glory of your job

Book by Bryan Chapell This book is a great read for anyone who finds work difficult, enjoyable and everything in between. Brian brings the Bible’s view of life and work to look at integrity, purpose, success, leadership and so much more. It is not your typical academic theology book and makes for a refreshing and […]

Read More
March 21, 2023
Book Review - Work that Makes a Difference

book by Daniel Doriani Daniel Doriani is the Founder and Executive Director of the Centre for Faith and Work, St Louis and professor of theology at Covenant Theological Seminary. He’s had a broad taste of work - listing security guard, building labourer, tennis coach and pastor as some of his past jobs. He is not […]

Read More

Categories