tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post2087814646835853816..comments2024-03-10T10:54:59.776-07:00Comments on Ben Witherington: A Christian wins the MastersBen Witheringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06017701050859255865noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-70820180472572276412007-04-11T19:40:00.000-07:002007-04-11T19:40:00.000-07:00Dr. Witherington,I also grew up in NC; High Point ...Dr. Witherington,<BR/><BR/>I also grew up in NC; High Point (near Charlotte). Do you happen to be a baseball fan? I digress, but it needs to be asked (I have a strange feeling that you are). If so, any favorite Christian ballplayers? <BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/><BR/>IkeIkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14504206499294091314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-44359809565420220202007-04-09T20:06:00.000-07:002007-04-09T20:06:00.000-07:00I don't think that God is inclined one way or the ...I don't think that God is inclined one way or the other regarding sports.<BR/><BR/>My son wrestles and before matches we pray not that he would win, but for safety for both guys wrestling, that God would help him to do the best that he can, and that win or lose God would be glorified.<BR/><BR/>1 Corinthians 10:31 - "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."<BR/><BR/>I don't think it is about winning, but I believe that it is about giving God glory through our gifts and talents. Eric Lidell, the famous English distance runner said, "when I run I feel God's pleasure."Shane Vander Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148737191721551327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-30602175959565443242007-04-09T12:41:00.000-07:002007-04-09T12:41:00.000-07:00I just read through the comments and saw that John...I just read through the comments and saw that Johnny Hart died. Bummer. I love the wizard of id.Shawna Atteberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752697766813703698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-21075566245884944832007-04-09T12:38:00.000-07:002007-04-09T12:38:00.000-07:00I watched the Masters, and I couldn't believe the ...I watched the Masters, and I couldn't believe the weather--especially Saturday. Zach did a great job, and I loved his humility as he talked about Jesus and Easter.<BR/><BR/>You got to play Pinehurst? My dad would be so jealous. :)Shawna Atteberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752697766813703698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-64757942652618968332007-04-09T09:09:00.000-07:002007-04-09T09:09:00.000-07:00It was a great win for Zach. I've seen a lot of go...It was a great win for Zach. I've seen a lot of golfers melt under the pressure of the back nine on Sunday at the Masters. I was excited and blessed when Zach thanked the Lord.<BR/><BR/>m.w.grondin -- Zach's peace and composure were from the Lord and he chose to honor the Lord for that. That's awesome. God didn't supernaturally put Zach's golf ball in the cup.<BR/>Hopefully the other believers on the tour are rejoicing with Zach.<BR/><BR/>"In everything give thanks."<BR/>1st Thess. 5:18<BR/><BR/>"Rejoice with those who rejoice."<BR/>Romans 12:15FrankDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11807726337144710245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-63332574720892940552007-04-09T04:43:00.000-07:002007-04-09T04:43:00.000-07:00As for the other Christian golfers, yes of course ...As for the other Christian golfers, yes of course they are God's guys as well, for them we may say at the moment "to everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven..." Now if the Byrds will just chime in on the course with "Turn, Turn, Turn" with their electric 12 strings. In short, it must have been Zach's turn.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/><BR/>BenBen Witheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06017701050859255865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-49539053105778314652007-04-08T23:40:00.000-07:002007-04-08T23:40:00.000-07:00What about the other Christian golfers? Aren't the...What about the other Christian golfers? Aren't they (or at least some of them) "God's guys" too? When Zach thanks his Lord Jesus for helping him win, what does that say about the Christian losers?M.W.Grondinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103746412468053923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-2678260454220553922007-04-08T21:05:00.000-07:002007-04-08T21:05:00.000-07:00Dr. Witherington:I was just curious what you think...Dr. Witherington:<BR/><BR/>I was just curious what you think about wrestlers and other fighting-prone sports gadiators who give thanks to Jesus? I don't agree with fighting as a sport, but at the same time.... Thanks for your imput.Michael Gilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079643017537005996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-2078442886373802432007-04-08T20:10:00.000-07:002007-04-08T20:10:00.000-07:00I thought that Zach did a fairly good job represen...I thought that Zach did a fairly good job representing his faith honestly.<BR/><BR/>As a slightly ironic sidebar: in his interview in the Butler cabin he said something to the effect that credit went to his coaches, and his sponsors, and to all the people that supported him, and that all the credit goes to Jesus. If you do the math that's a little too much credit but... Good job anyways.Scott Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407216819056323566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-91183874559996678462007-04-08T17:56:00.000-07:002007-04-08T17:56:00.000-07:00I am very sad to hear this as he was my favorite s...I am very sad to hear this as he was my favorite since another Christian passed-- Charles Schultz.Ben Witheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06017701050859255865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-87988652059939277652007-04-08T17:51:00.000-07:002007-04-08T17:51:00.000-07:00Just a side note. Johnny Hart, Creator of b.c. and...Just a side note. Johnny Hart, Creator of b.c. and the wizard of id comic strips, passed away today. His Christian themed strips were always an inspiration to read in an atheist comic strip world. His desire to share his faith in visual form has always been wonderful and he will be missed.mafuthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840498583010294855noreply@blogger.com