Men, Women and Sportscasting

imagesIn honor of National Women’s Day, an article about being in the public eye as a female sportscaster.  Such a male dominated arena from both the commentator and fan perspectives, it offers more focused attention on the women who work the fields than any other anchor position.  Richard Sandamir and John Branch for the New York Times, share the stories of these women and how important personal awareness and safety is in this profession.  The Dangers of Being a Female Sportscaster.  Not to mention the reminder that males should strive to behave as gentlemen.

How Do You Worship?

IMG_1071_smWhen was the last time you asked a new friend where they attend church?  Or even offered your place of worship as an option to a colleague?  As America has become increasingly secular, church is not the common ground it once was, but religiosity and the need for community and personal transformation remain.

Mark Oppenheimer for the New York Times shares a look into the world of CrossFit, the popular workout program and the ways in which it compares to the ritual of church, citing a study by Harvard Divinity School Students, How We Gather.  CrossFit As Church?!

When Some Turn to Church, Others Go to CrossFit

Read the full article and then consider, are you still a regular church attender or have you found other ways in your community to join with others, serve and find personal fulfillment?