Sports
Mighty Macs Movie – Teamwork Works. The basketball team at tiny Immaculata College – a “pint-sized papal institution” – became an example “for every team that thought they never had a chance” as they played for the national title. Their story could get you cheering, too. Rocky meets Sister Act meets Hoosiers. (Short op-ed)
Soul Surfer: A thought-provoking film for the whole family. A 14-foot tiger shark bursts through the waves and tears off 13-year-old Bethany Hamilton’s left arm. Three months later, she’s surfing competitively again. If you’re looking for inspiration to thrive in tough times, the true story of this determined teen’s triumph over tragedy will knock your socks off. (Short op-ed by Meg Korpi and Rusty Wright)
A Hug from the Coach. A short story with a heart tug for sports fans.
Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright. “Tiger, Tiger, burning bright/ Driving from your home that night/ Was it fate or destiny/ That made you crash your SUV?” A bit of hope … with apologies to William Blake. (Short op-ed)
Tiger’s Faith-Road Home. Tiger gets religion? “It’s up to me to start living a life of integrity,” affirmed golf’s superstar as he confessed to his affairs. He says to save his marriage and children, he wants to balance his spiritual and professional lives. Can he? (Short op-ed)
How to Be Successful and Satisfied. What is success? How can we obtain it? A look at a major obstacle to success and satisfaction; thoughts on how to find both.
Going for the Gold. Famous Olympic medalists who are after more than gold. Their stories will inspire and motivate you to consider the principles that guide their lives. (Magazine article)
Shark-Victim Surfer Girl’s Simple Faith. Teenager Bethany Hamilton lost her arm to a shark attack in a Hawaiian surfing tragedy. Could her simple faith and trust have something significant to say to a society filled with pain and risk? (Short op-ed)
Greater than Olympic Gold. World-class British hurdler Tasha Danvers-Smith found herself unexpectedly pregnant three months before the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. Should she terminate her pregnancy in hopes of Olympic glory and fortune? An inspiring story. (Short op-ed)
Duke Lacrosse: Ethical Reflections. The Duke Lacrosse scandal has multiple ingredients for explosive media coverage: sex, race, politics, criminal charges, sports, class, a prestigious institution. What ethical lessons might this episode teach? What principles should determine how we act in life? (Short op-ed)
Can You Forgive Michael Vick? Public reaction to the football star’s confession and apology for dog fighting has been passionate and polarized. Was he sincere? Or just trying to rehabilitate his image and financial future? And should we forgive him? (Short op-ed)
“Life Without Limbs” Inspires. Discouraged about your finances, employment, business, or rocky relationships? Meet a guy – born without arms or legs – who will inspire you to face your challenges and dream big. (Short op-ed)