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Tag: Sports

Donald Sterling and Matthew the Tax Collector

Donald Sterling and Matthew the Tax Collector

Posted on May 2, 2014May 1, 2014 by Tasi Perkins
This has to be said up front: Donald Sterling’s comments were as grotesque as his lifestyle is abhorrent and his worldview is depraved. There is no way around this fact. In a private-turned-public s... Read More
"Muscular Christianity" and the Penn State Scandal

“Muscular Christianity” and the Penn State Scandal

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Gretchen Koch
University of Nebraska Assistant Coach Ron Brown prayed on behalf of his football team and that of Penn State prior to their game on November 12th, in the wake of the latter university’s scandal... Read More
The choice between church and sports

The choice between church and sports

Posted on January 28, 2011 by John Klawiter
When I was in middle school, I played for a City youth football team in Sioux Falls, SD.  Our team wasn’t very good and many of the other guys quit before the end of the year.  Since half of the t... Read More
Dog Botherers

Dog Botherers

Posted on December 31, 2010January 1, 2011 by Gretchen Koch
Quoth Tucker Carlson on Tuesday: “I’m Christian. I’ve made mistakes. I believe fervently in second chances. Michael Vick killed dogs in a heartless and cruel way. I think, personally, he sho... Read More
Michael Vick and The Power of Weakness

Michael Vick and The Power of Weakness

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Brad Bannon
To be in a true state of formation or re-formation is to be in a state of dispassion and humility.... Read More

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