Be an Olympian

TRAIN 

As our family is glued to the Olympics rooting on the World’s top athletes, I am inspired by their individual stories and commitment that prepares these athletes to do their best as they compete. But what is even more compelling than the highest ski jump, the elegant figure skating, the fastest bobsled, and the flare and flash of snowboarding is the Olympic spirit that runs in their veins. The timeless wisdom of the Bible offers 5 core values that these athletes T R A I N with. May we all incorporate these values into our personal lives as we continue to develop the Kingdom Olympic Warrior that we are called to be. The Olympics are full of teachable moments and the Bible is full of character training.

Triumph: Approach both success and failure gracefully

Respect: Treat others as you would have them treat you

Alliance: As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.

Instinct: Drive for excellence

Never: Never, never, give up