Topic
Football
Christian Athletes Are Not Role Models
Ray Lewis and Colin Kaepernick are superb football players—that's all.
January 31, 2013
The Manti Te'o Hoax, from the Perspective of a Football Fanatic's Wife
After falling for it, I realized deception is nothing new.
January 17, 2013
Is Liberty's Football Bid an Evangelical Hail Mary Pass?
Falwell-founded school hopes its football team will boost evangelicals the way Notre Dame's helped Catholics.
December 26, 2012
A Christian Immigrant without Papers: Ricardo's Story
How the Mexico native's shattered dreams to play football fueled a new vocational calling.
September 13, 2012
Ohio Stadium: The Buckeye State's Monument to the Glory of Football
A viewer-created film spotlights how sports unite us. But does that unity remain after we've left the stadium?
June 15, 2012
Jerry Sandusky Charity Transferring $2 Million to Christian Foster Care Agency
The Second Mile couldn't survive donor fallout from sex abuse scandal at Penn State football program.
June 14, 2012
Q & A: Tim Tebow on Faith, Fame, & Football
The NFL athlete reflects on his outspoken faith, whether athletes should attribute their wins to God, and moving from the Focus on the Family ad to Jockey ads.
June 10, 2011
Q&A: Deanna Favre
The wife of NFL quarterback Brett Favre speaks about her faith amid suffering.
October 21, 2010
The Joy of Sports
There are a lot of Christian athletes who care about the Cross, the gospel, humility, joy, and sanctification.
February 1, 2010
An Open Letter to Tim Tebow's Fans
The high-profile quarterback, a devout Christian, practically walks on water. But give him a break. Please.
August 31, 2009
An Open Letter to Josh Hamilton
Your recent indiscretions are certainly a concern, but you've handled the fallout with grace, humility, and repentance.
August 17, 2009
An Open Letter to Terrell Owens
Your VH1 reality show is intriguing, but dude, your ego is outta control.
August 11, 2009
An Open Letter to Brett Favre
There's a season for everything, and for the great QB, now's the time to stay retired.
July 14, 2009
An Open Letter to Donte Stallworth
Concerning the overall public indignation about Michael Vick's possible NFL reinstatement.
July 2, 2009
Q & A: Tony Dungy
The retired NFL coach speaks to CT about the family, faith, and virtue.
March 25, 2009
Faith-based Super Bowl Parties
A pastor explains why his church likes to be host for football's biggest event.
January 30, 2009
A Kinder, Gentler Coach 
Tony Dungy may be the most respected coach in the NFL—but he's also got some enemies.
September 11, 2007
Fumbling Religion?
When it deals with Christians and churches, the NFL doesn't always have a good game plan.
September 11, 2007
Why We Love Football
Grace and idolatry run crossing patterns in the new American pastime.
September 7, 2007
NFL Cracks Down on Church Super Bowl Events
Plus: Episcopal diocese sues Va. churches, U.K. won't exempt churches from gay adoption rules, Baptist beer, and other stories from online sources around the world.
February 2, 2007
Christian Coaches Face Off for Super Bowl XLI
The God of Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith isn't just for Sunday.
February 2, 2007
Are You Ready for Some Fantasy?
With football training camps convening, fantasy football is almost upon us. Finally.
July 27, 2006
U.S. Court Says Coach Can Pray With PlayersPlus: Baptist Foundation of Arizona leaders convicted (a bit), 1000-year-old Psalter found in an Irish bog, Ralph Reed's future, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Plus: Baptist Foundation of Arizona leaders convicted (a bit), 1000-year-old Psalter found in an Irish bog, Ralph Reed's future, and other stories from online sources around the world.
July 26, 2006
The Power of a Father's Blessing
What former NFL pro Bill Glass has learned after 36 years of prison ministry.
January 1, 2006
The Lovely Paradox of NFL Draft Day
It's an event of biblical proportions—and wisdom.
April 29, 2005
Football's Pious Pioneer
Amos Alonzo Stagg instilled in football Christian values that remain apparent today.
January 14, 2005
In Atlanta, Two Churches Lie in New Stadium’s Path
The mayor is championing a new stadium as an engine for construction jobs and a way to transform an impoverished section of downtown. (The New York Times)
The Superbowl & Sex Trafficking: A Bad Problem that Does not Need a Bad Statistic
Sexual trafficking is real and widespread, but the Superbowl is not the center of the problem. (Ed Stetzer)
For-Profit University’s Transition to Division I Stokes Debate
Grand Canyon University, a for-profit institution in Phoenix, announced this week that it would join the Western Athletic Conference, becoming the first school of its kind to compete at the highest level of N.C.A.A. athletics. (The New York Times)
RSS
Twitter
Facebook
Newsletters
Google
