Sports Thoughts

Well, this morning I feel like dis-owning the Broncos as my team. Of course this is just a morning after, dissappointing feeling because of the unexpected loss last night.

They just really blew it. They didn't come out with the same intensity of the Bengals and were just outplayed! Oh well. Next week is another game. It should be interesting to see what happens. They play the Falcons - I believe - and Atlanta was just BLEW out, so they're gonna lookin' to recover as well.

Hopefully the Broncos come out on top.

Onto another sport - Game 3 of the World Series is on tonight. The Red Sox play at the Cardinals 'nest' tonight. Will the Card's come to play or get their butts handed to them again? We'll see.

Ok, same sport, different topic...

Between the ALCS and the World Series, Curt Shilling, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox did an interview with ESPN's Peter Gammons about pitching and baseball and how he was able to play through the pain in his ankle etc. One thing he mentioned that 7 years ago he became a 'Christian' and didn't feel rigth asking the Lord to win, but just that He'd (God) give him (Curt) the strength to play and to do his best.

The next day I saw an interview TV and a few days later heard another interview on radio and both times Curt had to be 'bleeped' because he was droppin' "F" bombs and a few other choice words of the extremely vulgar variety (cursing). It kinda took
me off-guard because of the 'claim' of Christianity. Now I really like Curt because he's who he is - he doesn't just give these 'pat' answers to interviewers, he's intense, he's tough, he's one of the best at what he does and he's got quite the hilarious sense of humor. I also like him because he is a Christian and isn't afraid to let others know he is Christian. (I've read a few blogs where he was being thoroughly flamed because of that recent admission.) He's a stand up guy, yet he freely drops the 'F' bomb etc. I'm not questioning his sincerity as a Christian, but should swearing be a part of one's vocabulary for one who claims to be a follower of Christ? Would Christ drop the 'f' bomb and others if He were here today?

I highly doubt it - but would love to hear your thoughts on this topic that probably doesn't concern one's salvation, but yet one that comes up from time to time!