By Brian Nixon — Originally published by Assist News Service Recent news sources reported that soccer superstar and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo gave a Greek island to his agent, Jorge Mendes, as a wedding gift[1]. A gift worthy of the Greek gods, eh? For many there is a direct […]
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Golfer thanks God for British Open victory
Originally published in The Christian Institute The winner of this year’s Open golf tournament has given thanks to God for giving him his sporting talent. American Zach Johnson, who came from behind to win in a closely contested finale, said that he had been reciting verses from the Bible to […]
Message of the cross powerfully displayed at Comrades marathon
Thousands of people were powerfully impacted by the message of the cross on Sunday (May 31, 2015) as they witnessed Comrades Marathon runners carrying a 2,5m wooden cross along the gruelling 88km route. Three members of Spirit Wind Running Club, Gauteng, took turns bearing the 30kg cross with a front […]
Why live victoriously?
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] Last weekend we saw thousands of people competing in this year’s Comrade’s Marathon. All of them had a goal of some sort and wanted to succeed… Why? As […]
Wayne Sandilands — football talent to honour Jesus, lead others to Him
Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Wayne Sandilands says he once believed that God’s role was to help him perform well but “now I know that my football talent is a means by which I can make much of Christ and lead others to Him.” Sandilands whose soccer credentials include seven appearances for […]
WATCH: Video of the Week: May 7, 2015 — Manny Pacquiao: “How God changed my heart”
‘God’s ways are higher’ says Manny after losing to Floyd Mayweather Jr in fight of the century Despite his heartbreaking loss on Saturday night to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the Fight of the Century, Christian boxer Manny Pacquiao thanked God and his fans for all their support and simply said […]
Let’s use what we have for the sake of the Great Commission!
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] Go and make disciples….. “18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples […]
Runners logging 1 400km to raise funds and awareness around human trafficking
On Friday (March 6, 2015) a group of 12 adventurers set out from Grahamstown on a 1 400km run across South Africa to raise money and awareness around human trafficking. The runners from South Africa,the United States, the United Kingdom, Mozambigue and Belgium are completing the distance in nine days […]
Every little thing counts
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] The Cricket World Cup is in full swing and not long after that the Rugby World Cup will follow. As South Africans who love our sport we always […]
Let’s be on the field and not on the stands
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] I woke up early the Sunday morning of January 18, 2015, jumped on my bike on my way to the athletics track for a running session, and then […]