NFL All-Pro Matt Birk defends the traditional definition of marriage

Matt Birk defends traditional definition of marriage. (Nick Wass/AP)

Same-sex marriage, as much as any other subject in today’s society, is a difficult thing to talk about.Public figures, let alone professional athletes, rarely approach the subject because it is a “no-win” situation where someone will be offended no matter what you say.This is why Matt … [Read more...]

Stepping out in faith

Nik Wallenda

“I prayed non-stop,” Nik Wallenda said after becoming the first man to walk over Niagara Falls on a tightrope. Walllenda explained that he grew up in a “Bible-believing, God-fearing family” and that his Christian faith is “the most important part of my life.” He fasted for eight … [Read more...]

Christian university on the ball

Trinity Western University's Spartans

Trinity Western University Spartans defeated Laval University on March 4, 2012 to win the Canadian University Sport (CIS) national volleyball championship. It was the third national men's volleyball championship for the Spartans, who joined CIS in 1999-2000. They previously won in 2011 and 2006. The … [Read more...]

Praying for Les Habitants

The Montreal Canadiens

“Let us pray”… for the Montreal Canadiens.On Thursday morning, the local Catholic Church placed full-page advertisements in Montreal newspapers imploring residents to pray for the Canadiens to make the playoffs. The ads show the current NHL Eastern Conference standings, except in the 8th … [Read more...]

Appreciating the Patriots

TomBrady

It is OK to appreciate the New England Patriots, even if you don’t like them.I had a conversation with a friend the other week about how much an athlete’s likability influenced our ability to appreciate their skill. The conversation revolved around Kobe Bryant – one of the most polarizing … [Read more...]

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