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Olympian Brittany Viola ‘diving for the Lord’

Published on August 8, 2012

At 15, American Brittany Viola thought she wasn"t good enough to be one of the top divers in the world because she didn"t look the part.... Continue Reading »

U.S. triathlete says God healed him of injury

Published on August 7, 2012

But (Hunter) Kemper says God healed him from the injury and enabled him to compete in the Olympic trials, where he earned a spot on the Olympic team for the fourth time.... Continue Reading »

For many track & field Olympians, prayer is key

Published on August 7, 2012

"I came here to win a medal. It didn"t happen, but that doesn"t mean that God doesn"t have something better in store for me in the future."... Continue Reading »

Olympic high jumper sees God in opportunit

Published on August 6, 2012

The fact that Jesse Williams is even on the U.S. Olympic team may seem like a fluke to some.... Continue Reading »

God has used ‘ups & downs’ of volleyball, U.S. captain says

Published on August 3, 2012

"I find that God has really used volleyball and the ups and downs and the learning aspects to shape my character, and it"s a great arena for that," Priddy said.... Continue Reading »

Next for U.S. archers: fall weddings

Published on August 2, 2012

"I want to be able to turn the devotion and the commitment that I"ve had to archery fully into my family and my marriage," Nichols said.... Continue Reading »

In London, Ohioans & Ethiopian church partner

Published on August 1, 2012

(Terri) Frasure is one of 11 volunteers from churches in the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio ministering in London as the city hosts the Olympics.... Continue Reading »

U.S. archer: God has used struggles to ‘deepen my trust’

Published on July 31, 2012

Jennifer Nichols admits that the road to this year"s Olympics has been one of the most trying times of her life.... Continue Reading »

Victory in the Lord’s hands, U.S. archers say

Published on July 31, 2012

Brady Ellison, Jacob Wukie and Jake Kaminski became the first Americans to capture a medal in the London Olympics, winning silver in the men’s archery team competition July 28. The U.S. trio scored a big win over South Korea... Continue Reading »

Baptist21 panel talks SBC history & future

Published on June 21, 2012

The Conservative Resurgence within the Southern Baptist Convention in the 1980s and "90s and its implications for the future of the denomination were discussed at the Baptist21 luncheon June 19 in New Orleans where two key leaders of the... Continue Reading »

Simpson thankful for grace after winning Open

Published on June 19, 2012

A tense finish to the U.S. Open may have been difficult on Webb Simpson"s emotions, but a boost to his prayer life.... Continue Reading »

Pastors’ Conference opens with fathers, sons

Published on June 19, 2012

A Father"s Day theme marked the opening session of the 2012 Southern Baptist Convention Pastors" Conference June 18, with speakers being introduced by either their fathers or their sons.... Continue Reading »