A few years ago, I found myself in a relationship that looked perfect from the outside. We attended church together, hung out with friends on the weekends, and even volunteered at local events. But something wasn’t right.
For many, church has always been a vital part of their spiritual life. But what happens when the weekly ritual of attending Sunday service starts to feel more like a chore than a source of inspiration? A friend of mine — we’ll call him Phil — recently expressed his concerns to me: “Going to church has become really boring for me, and I’m thinking about not going anymore.
Danish Christian philosopher Soren Kierkegaard famously said, “Prayer doesn’t change God; it changes us.” While this, I believe, is true, I also believe our prayers do influence God’s decisions, but that’s another topic for another day.
For most spectators, the Olympics are a display of the highest level of athletic skill. But for many Christian athletes, they provide an opportunity to express their faith to each other and to the world. Below are some of the most memorable moments of Christian expression at the Paris Olympics.
