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Play Ball columns examine the relationship of sports and faith: sports is important precisely because it is a form of play, that is, a manifestation of the Sabbath. Contributors include Mark Galli, managing editor of Christianity Today, and author of Francis of Assisi and His World (InterVarsity), Collin Hansen, associate editor of Christianity Today, and Mark Moring, editor of Christianity Today Movies and Christian Music Today.

Displaying 21 - 33 of 33 articles.

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Opening Ceremony Blues
The Olympics is symbolic, but not of world peace.

Mark Galli | posted 2/16/2006 12:00AM

Punches, Smashes, and Bombs
Boxing gives us a window into the violence inherent in all sports.

by Mark Galli | posted 11/11/2005 12:00AM

Should We Ban Boxing?
The usual arguments against the "sweet science" cut many ways.

by Mark Galli | posted 10/28/2005 12:00AM

Something Noble and Good
Professional sports is often boring, but real sports is not.

By Mark Galli | posted 5/13/2005 12:00AM

The Lovely Paradox of NFL Draft Day
It's an event of biblical proportions—and wisdom.

By Mark Galli | posted 4/29/2005 12:00AM

The Prodigal Sports Fan
There is hope for the idolater.

By Mark Galli | posted 4/08/2005 12:00AM

The Thirst of the 24/7 Fan
Understanding the idolatry in sports.

By Mark Galli | posted 4/01/2005 12:00AM

March Madnesses
The layers of insanity know no end—thank God.

by Mark Galli | posted 3/18/2005 12:00AM

Spectating As a Spiritual Discipline
For those who have eyes to watch, let them watch something more than highlight films.

by Mark Galli | posted 3/11/2005 12:00AM

The Grace of Sports
If Christ can't be found in sports, he can't be found in the modern world.

By Mark Galli | posted 3/05/2005 12:00AM

Baseball Isn't Entertainment
The sooner we stop thinking sports are about the spectators, the more enjoyable the games will be.

By Mark Galli | posted 2/25/2005 12:00AM

Salt and Light in the Arena
It's going to take more than a few good Christians to clean up sports.

by Mark Galli | posted 2/18/2005 12:00AM

Freedom Between the Goal Posts
Sports is much more important than our culture lets on.

By Mark Galli | posted 2/04/2005 12:00AM

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The Impossibility of Thanksgiving
Why gratefulness is more gift than duty.

Mark Galli | posted 11/25/2009 10:45AM

My Top 5 Movies on Thankfulness

Annie Young Frisbie, CT Movies critic and blogger at SuperFastReader.com | posted 11/25/2009 11:14AM

The Green Baptist
Jonathan Merritt seeks a renewed approach to American society.

Tim Stafford | posted 11/24/2009 11:31AM

What Does the Manhattan Declaration Really Mean?
Also: advocacy groups gear up for the Christmas shopping season with politics and compassion.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/24/2009 12:16PM

'A Voice for Sanity'
J. Lee Grady doesn't want your gold. The journalist wants a 'Holy Ghost housecleaning' of the charismatic movement.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 11/23/2009 01:11PM

Modern-Day Mordecai
When he's away from his day job, Charisma editor J. Lee Grady is probably working on a project to empower women and confront abuse.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 11/23/2009 01:06PM

The Next Redesign
Look for Christianity Today's new and improved presence online.

Ted Olsen | posted 11/23/2009 01:43PM

Trees Of Life
How Floresta integrates development discipleship, and creation care overseas.

Deann Alford in the Dominican Republic | posted 11/20/2009 10:56AM

A Grounded Faith
Mexican ministry branches out beyond tree planting to bring healing to souls in a barren land.

Jeremy Weber in Oaxaca, Mexico | posted 11/06/2009 01:56PM

Will Abortion Derail Health Care Reform?
The Senate moves closer to a vote on health care reform, groups argue over presidential appointments, and the Family Research Council issues a correction.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/20/2009 11:05AM

Cleaning Up After Others
A&E's The Cleaner is about tough love and redemption.

Todd Hertz | posted 11/19/2009 10:19AM

'O, Evangelicos!'
We need not abandon our name—just live up to it.

Philip Yancey | posted 11/18/2009 10:31AM

An Edwards-ian Thanksgiving
In November 1739, Jonathan Edwards preached not freedom from want, but freedom from demons.

Elesha Coffman | posted 11/26/2009 08:06AM

Poll: Will you do something for Thanksgiving with people from your church?

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