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Choi sees God’s hand in win

K.J. Choi was quick to talk about his faith after winning The Players Championship in a sudden death playoff May 15 against David Toms at TPC Sawgrass. Choi, a native of South Korea, sealed the win with a par... Continue Reading »

Blog by Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright lifts injured collegian’s faith

Eric Chiz couldn't wait to get back on the baseball field. A junior at North Carolina A&T State University and a catcher on the baseball team, Chiz sat out all of last season after undergoing shoulder surgery. He had... Continue Reading »

Daytona winner Bayne is outspoken Christian

Twenty-year-old Trevor Bayne ? an outspoken Christian who often uses social media like Twitter to talk about his faith ? became the youngest driver ever to win the Daytona 500 Feb. 20 at the Daytona International Speedway.... Continue Reading »

All-Star pitcher Wainwright anchored in Christ

One ? two ? three ? As the pastor stepped to the pulpit, a young Adam Wainwright began counting. 74 ? 75 ? 76 ? The preaching continued, and so did the counting inside Wainwright's head. 328 ? 329... Continue Reading »

Clark wins bronze in halfpipe

Listening to the music of Christian music artist Misty Edwards as she competed in the finals, U.S. snowboarder Kelly Clark won a bronze medal in the women's halfpipe event Feb. 18 in Vancouver. ?It was a tough final,? Clark... Continue Reading »

Tennessee teen campaigning for fresh water in Sudan

Joshua Guthrie has a message for teenagers: They can do something to make the world a better place.... Continue Reading »

Olympic impact echoes in eternity, volunteers say

Images from the 2008 Olympics in Beijing remain indelibly etched in the minds of millions of people, who either attended the games or followed them closely on television. Some Southern Baptists who shared their faith in Christ during the... Continue Reading »

Olympic archer: Faith is most important

As much as she hates to admit it, Jennifer Nichols acknowledges that her archery training isn't full of thrills. 'there's some really boring training time in archery sometimes,? Nichols said.... Continue Reading »

Family’s love carries U.S. swimmer to Olympics

Elaine Breeden's swimming career almost didn't get started. Her uncle signed her up for swimming lessons when she was 4, but Breeden was too afraid to get into the water.... Continue Reading »

Bible at Olympics: Mixed reports

The Chinese government seems to be sending mixed messages about religious freedom during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, and conflicting reports have clouded the issue of the legality of Bibles at the Olympics.... Continue Reading »

Byrd embraces uniqueness of gospel

Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Byrd knows what it's like to be hunted. That's exactly how he describes his conversion.... Continue Reading »

7 innings, family, quiet time

Jake Westbrook has been a model of consistency for the Cleveland Indians. For Westbrook, that consistency doesn't stop when he steps off the field. He strives for the same outcome when it comes to his spiritual life as well.... Continue Reading »