Friday; July 23
I have mixed emotions about the 2021 Olympics . First and foremost, I hope that all the athletes will be safe and none of them will endanger their health by participating. I am thankful that we have the opportunity to watch the best athletes from around the world compete against each other – and in some cases, against their own “best”. Yet, there is something that concerns me – will the athletes be competing for themselves or for their nation? Will they use this stage as a way to promote their personal brand (or their own social agenda) or will they do their best to represent their nation to the best of their ability? Call me old fashioned, but I think national pride still has a place in the international event. As I have thought about this, it got me to thinking about our spiritual lives. If we call ourselves Christians, are we promoting the cause of our Lord and Savior or are we using our Christianity as a way to push our beliefs and agendas? Does our spotlight shine on us or