I'm exhausted. Muscles I didn't know I have ache.
We've been playing hockey at church for about 7 or 8 years now. We play a weekly pick up game that lasts about two hours.
Last night we played a tournament. It started about 6 and I didn't leave until close to midnight. It was fun though.
Last night felt like one of those God things. Everyone got along, no one got too hurt. That's pretty much a miracle for a bunch of teenagers.
I'm proud of these guys for playing hard, but not getting nasty. The guys wer ealso very encouraging to each other.
I've got special affection for a kid named Brian. He plays goalie, and does a pretty good job. You can see him in the black gear towards the center of the picture. His team came in second. They came a couple of goals short of being our tournament champs. He made some nice saves. Especially when you consider he can't use his legs.
We have to carry him and set him in the net.
That's because Brian usually gets around with the use of braces. Brian suffers from cerebral palsy, I believe. He doesn't talk about his disability.
The other kids help him put his goalie gear on. Kids then give him a lift, and position him in net. They bring him water, and are generally encouraging. I don't think anyone pities the guy. Rather, they show compassion and try to bring the best out of him.
That's the body of Christ at work, in a bunch of sweaty, often frustrating teenagers. God moves in mysterious ways.
We've been playing hockey at church for about 7 or 8 years now. We play a weekly pick up game that lasts about two hours.
Last night we played a tournament. It started about 6 and I didn't leave until close to midnight. It was fun though.
Last night felt like one of those God things. Everyone got along, no one got too hurt. That's pretty much a miracle for a bunch of teenagers.
I'm proud of these guys for playing hard, but not getting nasty. The guys wer ealso very encouraging to each other.
I've got special affection for a kid named Brian. He plays goalie, and does a pretty good job. You can see him in the black gear towards the center of the picture. His team came in second. They came a couple of goals short of being our tournament champs. He made some nice saves. Especially when you consider he can't use his legs.
We have to carry him and set him in the net.
That's because Brian usually gets around with the use of braces. Brian suffers from cerebral palsy, I believe. He doesn't talk about his disability.
The other kids help him put his goalie gear on. Kids then give him a lift, and position him in net. They bring him water, and are generally encouraging. I don't think anyone pities the guy. Rather, they show compassion and try to bring the best out of him.
That's the body of Christ at work, in a bunch of sweaty, often frustrating teenagers. God moves in mysterious ways.
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