It’s a great day for NFL fans—the big game. In The Lookout discovered the stories of several people who are using their athletic abilities to share the love of Christ. So after you cheer on your team or choose your favorite commercial, take a look at our interviews.
Daunted But Not Defeated
By Dr. Barry Thornton Sometimes divine appointments occur in our daily lives when we’re least expecting them. Sometimes they happen 30,000 feet in the air. Twenty-five years ago I encountered such a lofty appointment. I had just taken off from Sky Harbor airport in Phoenix, having concluded a mission trip in the mountains of Arizona, […]
Serving God in the Ring
By Monica Cane When Richard Perez was in his early 30s, he sensed a message from God, telling him that he needed to change the harmful direction of his life or he would find his kids were no longer a part of his life. This shook Richard, yet he found it difficult to comply. He […]
An Athlete on Purpose
By Anne Wilson After his failed Olympic hockey tryout in 1982, Paul Kobylarz found himself coming face-to-face with his limitations and searching for his identity all over again. “It was the worst and best year of my life,” Paul says. “The better I performed, the more I liked myself. My self-worth depended on my performance. […]
Physical Exercise and Spiritual Growth
By David Timms A month ago we celebrated Christmas. A month before that, Thanksgiving. A month before that, Halloween. It’s been candy, ham, turkey, and pie for nearly three months! We’ve attended family gatherings, church potlucks, and company parties in constant succession. And now we’re carrying a few extra (and unwanted) pounds. We didn’t ask […]
