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The 2024 Paris Olympic Games bring the spotlight of the world to a collection of the world's greatest athletes. I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics and cheering for Team USA.

I would like to take a few minutes each day of this year's Olympics and share a devotional GodPonder, a few facts, and stories from past and present Olympics.

In Today's Episode, we look at Hebrews 12:1

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Hebrews 12:1 (ESV)

We also meet Kennedy Blades US Wrestler, who speaks out boldly about her faith. (She will be wrestling on August 10)

For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message, visit us at www.ponderinggod.org

For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, visit us at www.peacearlington.org

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games bring the spotlight of the world to a collection of the world's greatest athletes. I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics and cheering for Team USA.

I would like to take a few minutes each day of this year's Olympics and share a devotional GodPonder, a few facts, and stories from past and present Olympics.

In Today's Episode, we look at Hebrews 12:1

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Hebrews 12:1 (ESV)

We also meet Helen Maroulis US Wrestler, who continues to speak out about metal health and her faith.

For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message, visit us at www.ponderinggod.org

For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, visit us at www.peacearlington.org

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games bring the spotlight of the world to a collection of the world's greatest athletes. I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics and cheering for Team USA.

I would like to take a few minutes each day of this year's Olympics and share a devotional GodPonder, a few facts, and stories from past and present Olympics.

In Today's Episode, we look at 1 Corithians 9:24-27

24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. 25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26 So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. 27 But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (ESV)

We also meet Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone a Track and Field star from the USA, who has made some bold statements about her faith.

There has also been a bit of controversy about the opening ceremonies and we will talk briefly about our response.

For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message, visit us at www.ponderinggod.org

For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, visit us at www.peacearlington.org

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games bring the spotlight of the world to a collection of the world's greatest athletes. I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics and cheering for Team USA.

I would like to take a few minutes each day of this year's Olympics and share a devotional GodPonder, a few facts, and stories from past and present Olympics.

In Today's Episode, we look at Psalm 37:4

4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 (ESV)

We also meet Eric Liddll from Scottland (1924 Olympian) and Brody Malone (USA)

For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message, visit us at www.ponderinggod.org

For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, visit us at www.peacearlington.org

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games bring the spotlight of the world to a collection of the world's greatest athletes. I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics and cheering for Team USA.

I would like to take a few minutes each day of this year's Olympics and share a devotional GodPonder, a few facts, and stories from past and present Olympics.

In Today's Episode, we look at 1 Thessalonians

2 We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, 3 remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 (ESV) 19 For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? 20 For you are our glory and joy. 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 (ESV) 5 An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 2 Timothy 2:5 (ESV)

We also meet The Fiji Rugby Team from Tokyo (Figi) and Kayla Alexander (Canada)

For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message, visit us at www.ponderinggod.org

For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, visit us at www.peacearlington.org

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games bring the spotlight of the world to a collection of the world's greatest athletes. I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics and cheering for Team USA.

I would like to take a few minutes each day of this years Olympics and share a devotional GodPonder, a few facts, and stories from past and present olympics.

In Today's Episode we look at Galatians 5:1-7

1 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. 2 Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. 3 I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole law. 4 You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace. 5 For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness. 6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love. 7 You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? Galatians 5:1-7 (ESV)

We also meet Anthony Sinisuka Ginting (Indonesia) and Tamyra Mensah-Stock (USA)

For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message visit us at www.ponderinggod.org

For more information on Peace Lutheran Church,

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games bring the spotlight of the world to a collection of the world's greatest athletes. I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics and cheering for Team USA.

I would like to take a few minutes each day of this years Olympics and share a devotional GodPonder, a few facts, and stories from past and present olympics.

For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message visit us at www.ponderinggod.org

For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, where Craig currently serves as Pastor, visit www.peacearlington.org

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Today's Message is from July 7, 2024, at Peace Lutheran Church - The title is "For The Sake of the Call"

Today's Text is Mark 1: 16-20

Each Monday Morning, we bring you a message hot off the press or from the archives. We pray that these messages will be an extra boost of encouragement to you.

For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message visit us at www.ponderinggod.org

For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, where Craig currently serves as Pastor, visit www.peacearlington.org

Please share this podcast with a friend, and do us a favor by giving us a rating and review wherever you listen to this podcast!

Today's Message is from June 30, 2024, at Peace Lutheran Church - The title is "Crazy John at the Jordan." Today's Text is Matthew 3:1-12

Each Monday Morning, we bring you a message, hot off the press or from the archives. We pray that these messages will give you an extra boost of encouragement.

For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message, visit us at www.ponderinggod.org

For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, where Craig currently serves as Pastor, visit www.peacearlington.org

Please share this podcast with a friend and do us a favor by rating and reviewing it wherever you listen to it!

I want to encourage you to read 2 Chronicles 16 today for the "full story"...

For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message visit us at www.ponderinggod.org

For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, where Craig currently serves as Pastor, visit www.peacearlington.org

Please share this podcast with a friend, and do us a favor by giving us a rating and review wherever you listen to this podcast!

To Support the ministry of PonderinGod and help cover our online and production costs, visit our support page