Is God a Big Fan?

Athletics has played a significant role in my life. Some of my earliest memories include playing flag football as a 7 or 8 year-old kid. My Dad was our coach. I have learned some of life's most important lessons on the field (or court) of play. Discipline, teamwork, self-control, and the importance of hard work are just a few of the principles that I picked up while playing sports. But, then God called me to ministry and I found myself wondering, "Does God really care about sports?" "Does He approve of sports?" After some serious soul-searching and careful study of God's Word, I came to the conclusion that the answer to both of those questions is YES. Certainly sports can assume an unhealthy place in our lives, but sports can also provide a platform for Christians to grow in godliness and glorify the Lord. Stephen Altrogge has written a book, Game Day for the Glory of God . I plan to read it and do my first book review on Here's My Point. Look for it.