The Greatest Goal? Henderson vs Crosby
“I am trusting you, O Lord, saying, “You are my God!” My future is in your hands.” (Psalm 31:14-15, NLT)
As we headed outside for some fresh air after the “Golden Goal” a man saw my Canada jersey and said, “I guess Mr. Crosby made your day. Maybe your year!” The euphoria was amazing and the patriotism was over the... > more
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Hockey Hero Is Unafraid
There’s been a lot of talk of hockey this week. The US Olympic men’s hockey team beat Canada for the first time since 1960. I know we Canadians are a polite bunch, but that’s going to sting for a while.
It wasn’t the first time the country was united behind a single game and it won’t be the last. Ask... > more
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Kelly Clark: If This is All Life Is …
Kelly Clark won the gold medal in the women’s snowboarding halfpipe event at the 2002 Olympics. This year she won her second Olympic medal, capturing the bronze in the same event at the 2010 Vancouver games. (Source: CTV)
In this video interview however, rather than talking about her success, she talks about a chance comment she overheard after winning her... > more
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Olympic Focus: Discipline
It takes a lifetime of focus, practice, effort and dedication to take an athlete to the Olympic games. In this clip Canadian Olympic speed skater Cindy Klassen talks about the sacrifices it takes to make it to the games.
She says, “Putting everything into sport means you can’t do everything else.” Watch the video:
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There is no Fear in Love
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18
Lyndon Rush will be competing in the bobsled event for Canada at the 2010 Olympic Games. In the video below, he talks about how he got started competing... > more
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Where do you get confidence?
As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” (Romans 10:11, quoting Isaiah 28:16)
Cindy Klassen is a Canadian speed skater who captured five Olympic medals in Turin in 2006, winning gold in the 1500m race. Due to her performance, she was also awarded the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canadian athlete of the... > more
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Homeless at the Olympics
The Olympic games are a time of friendly competition between the nations, and generally a time of celebration, especially as the host city welcomes the world to it doorstep. The 2010 Winter Olympic Games began last week and generated a large amount of excitement around the world!
This year Vancouver, BC has the honor of hosting the Olympics. Some Vancouverites... > more
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Make the Connection
A couple of weeks ago I was right in the middle of...
What if I Mess Up?
Losing in an Olympic event would be feel disappointing, to say the...
Connecting Through Technology
