ESPY Moment

The other night I watched some of the ESPY Awards show and was moved by the winner of the "Moment of the Year."  It was the story of Western Oregon's softball player, Sara Tucholsky, hitting her first ever home run, then tearing her ACL rounding first base.  Because her teammates aren't allowed to help her run the bases, two players from the opposition (Central Washington players Mallory Holtman and Liz Wallace) carry her around the bases.  This is a heart-warming story because it reflects honor in the game, sportsmanship, and competition in the root sense of the word, "seeking together."  When we consider what is honorable and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8) in sports, surely a moment like this should come to mind.  May we think on such things and celebrate the ideals of sport.