The photo of the Olympics: Brazillian surfer points to God

2024-08-28T12:34:00

The image of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina pointing to the sky as he celebrated a 9.9 score – the best in Olympic history – has been praised as iconic.

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Gary Lineker isn’t an antisemite but his carelessness has consequences

2025-05-20T08:03:00Z By Michael Coren

Gary Lineker’s repost of an antisemitic image may have been unintentional, but it reflects a deeper issue, writes Michael Coren. In the rush to criticise Israel, too many voices stumble into tropes with dangerous, centuries-old roots — it’s something Christians in particular should be mindful of
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‘The one solid rock is Christ’: The Christian faith of the Crystal Palace football team

2025-05-19T10:06:00Z By Tim Bechervaise

Crystal Palace secured a David and Goliath-esque victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final at the weekend. The Premier League team is full of footballers who are open about their Christian faith, and meet regularly to pray together. Did faith play a part in the Eagles’ first ever major trophy win?
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Cody Gakpo told the world "I belong to Jesus". His unashamed faith is an example to us all

2025-05-02T08:15:00Z By John Bostock

On the day his club lifted the Premier League trophy, Cody Gakpo revealed a shirt reading “I belong to Jesus.” For professional footballer John Bostock, it was a powerful reminder: your faith is to be shared — whatever your platform, whatever the cost

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