Especially with examples of inappropriate behavior by athletes every day on the news. But the truth is, no matter how disappointed we are if our team loses the big game, we will survive. And there is much to be said for an athlete who knows how to be a gracious loser. Let's teach our children that the value of competition is in the friendships they make with team members, and the experiences they share. Tell them to concentrate on the joy of having done their very best.
Eternity is forever.
Our salvation is one game that we can't afford to lose. She is a freelance writer, author of two books, columnist and public speaker. She has been married for twenty years and she and her husband, Bill, have five children. They attend the Pleasant Hill Church of Christ. Her passions are her faith, family, and her writing and speaking career.