Sometimes there is more gold in the Olympics than what’s in the medals. Sydney McLaughlin, who won two gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics (400 meter hurdles and 4×400 meter relay) revealed a “golden” perspective in an Instagram® post:
What I have in Christ is far greater than what I have or don’t have in life. I pray my journey may be a clear depiction of submission and obedience to God.
Source: World Magazine, Vol. 36, No. 16, p. 17
“I once asked Chuck Smith [the late founder of the Calvary Chapel movement] if he thought we’d ever see another Jesus Movement – another spiritual revival in America.
“His response was an interesting one. He said, ‘I don’t know if we are desperate enough.’”
Source: Decision Magazine, “Would God send another great awakening? By Greg Laurie, June 2021, p. 20.