Tiger: Integrity and Forgiveness
Only minutes after Tiger Woods gave a press conference to confess and apologize for his marital infidelities today, the blogosphere began to light up with accolades and condemnations. If he were a private citizen, not a famous golfer, few would care about his indiscretions. It would seem more than a little odd for an Average Joe to give a press conference...
No Comments »
Facing Fear at 80 Miles An Hour
For Canadian bobsledder Lyndon Rush, there’s room for a little faith at the top of a bobsled run. Hurtling down a course at speeds of up to 80 miles an hour takes faith – in your teammates, in your own skill and for Lyndon, faith in God too. As Lyndon says in the video, “You have to be able to conquer your fear.”
Watch Olympic bobsledder...
No Comments »
Cindy Klassen: Golden Goals
Cindy Klassen sounds like a champion. Asked how she stay focused, she replied “When I’m going through the hard times I always believe that I can do it.” As a member of the Canadian Olympic Women’s Speed Skating Team Cindy won gold at the 2006 games in Turin. She won five medals in total over the course of the games, tying the record for...
2 Comments »
The Latest Superbowl Ad Controversy
Most years, the most controversial thing about the Superbowl are the ads (or perhaps a wardrobe malfunction) so in a way this year is nothing new. But unlike most previous years, where the controversy surrounds the overt sexuality of the ads, this year it's the opposite: This year's controversial Superbowl ad advocates celebration of family and life.
Tim...
4 Comments »
Superbowl Countdown: Remembering NFL Greats of the Past
In the weeks leading up to the NFL Superbowl, often a person's thoughts will return to the NFL greats of the past. Perennial all-stars like Joe Montana and Troy Aikman as well as those special stories with fairytale endings like Kurt Warner will probably come to mind.
One name that you may have forgotten, or never heard about, is Rolf Benirschke....
No Comments »
Tiger Woods, Sex & Broken Promises
Tiger Woods comments on his blog,
“ I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart. I have not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves. I am not without faults and I am far short of perfect. I am dealing with my behavior and personal failings behind closed doors with my family. Those feelings...
1 Comment »
Intimacy, Sex & Scandals
The headlines proclaimed the potential fall of another celebrity. The scandal began with a car crash in the middle of the night. Shortly after, photos of a mistress surfaced and we all heard a voicemail recording threaten to tear another family apart. Tiger Woods, who has spent his career sporting a squeaky clean image now is cloaked with scandal.
These...
19 Comments »