A different kind of Olympic Spirit: Ministry supports Christian Olympians
LONDON (WordNews.org) Aug. 4, 2012 –Christian Taylor is expected to take the men’s triple jump gold for the United States when he is competes on Aug. 7. But Steve McConkey says Taylor is already a winner. Taylor is one of the Christian athletes participating in the Olympics in London. Other Christian track and field athletes […]
Read More →Group charges prejudice against Israel at Olympics
LONDON (WordNews.org) July 27, 2012 — As the Olympic Games officially kick off tonight, one group is charging an anti-Israel bias at the games. The British Broadcasting Association’s Olympic website omitted Jerusalem as Israel’s capital; and the Olympic Committee declined to acknowledge the 40th anniversary of the Munich Massacre with a moment of silence during […]
Read More →Author to Tebow: Just stay the course
AARON CHARLES For Word News NEW YORK (WordNews.org) – Tim Tebow’s recent trade from the Denver Broncos to the New York Jets has some people wondering how the born-again, straight-laced quarterback will fare in Sin City. Author Paul Hughes isn’t concerned. “He’s so even keel that I’m not worried,” said Hughes. “I don’t know if […]
Read More →On Jeremy Lin’s faith
CAMBRIDGE (WordNews.org) Feb. 16, 2012 – New York Knick sensation Jeremy Lin had a strong faith on the Harvard campus and a passion for daily Bible study, weekly small group meetings and telling his teammates about Christ, according to his InterVarsity mentor, Adrian Tam. Lin, who recently set an NBA record with the most points […]
Read More →AdoptionJourney.org to get big play at Super Bowl thanks to Dungy
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Read More →Christian causes tapping into Tebow
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WordNews.org) Jan. 13, 2012 — For some, Broncos’ quarterback Tim Tebow is a polarizing figure, making some question their own faith and what role spiritual matters have in secular life. But some ministry groups see Tebow as an opportunity and illustration for their cause. For example, Steve Karges, founder and president of Children’s […]
Read More →Christian sports show launches
NASHVILLE (WordNews.org) Sept. 7, 2011 — The first episode of Stand Firm kicks off tomorrow, featuring former NFL coach Tony Dungy. Stand Firm is a webcast produced by LifeWayMen. It will air at noon central time. Stand Firm starts at noon Central, Sept. 8, 2011. In the premier episode of Stand Firm, LifeWay co-hosts Jason […]
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