Winning Words 7/27/12
“Gold medals aren’t made of gold.  They’re made of sweat, determination…and guts.”  (Dan Gable)  The award given at the first Olympics in the 8th Century BC, was a simple crown of olive leaves.  The Bible alludes to this (1 Cor 9:25):  “Athletes will take tremendous pains for a fading crown.”  Gold medals were first awarded in 1896 and are worth about $500.  To most athletes, they’re priceless.  Let the games begin.    ;-)  Jack

FROM SHARIN' SHARON:  Interesting WW. Didn't realize fading crown literally referred to drying out/decaying olive leaves. I thought it was when the glory of the win starting wearing off and taking its rightful place in history.

FROM PASTY PAT:  Interesting --- and I think it calls for a review of 1 Corinthians.////FROM JACK:  It goes on to say that there is a crown that does not fade

FROM HR IN MICHIGAN:  Dan Gable was a wrestler. He won medals and then went on to coach the University of Iowa (Hawkeyes) wrestling team to something like 18 NCAA championships. I remember going to a Hawkeye’s football game in 1978 when I was at Palmer and walking through the sports building, it was as much an homage to Dan Gable as U of M’s is to Bo. Finally another University got a Gable Assistant coach to leave Iowa and the wins with him.  He is an example of how coaching can make a difference to an athlete’s performance. He was also like Bo where there was never even a hint of scandal.////FROM JACK: 
Iowa was know for its great wrestling program and also for outstanding girl's basketball players and for a place Davenport called, "A Little Bit of Heaven."

FROM WB IN MICHIGAN:  I really like this one and it reminds me of one that I have often employed yet seldom quoted.   “A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon”  As I recall Napoleon was quoted as saying this while on his way to exile.  Although I believe he said or thought of its truth often.  It is especially interesting to me because he established the “Legion of Honor” one of the most distinguished bits of colored ribbon.////FROM JACK:  I won one trophy in my life...a little cup with the engraving: "2nd Place, YMCA Ping Pong Tournament."  I can't find it right now, but the memory of it is in my mind.

FROM BLAZING OAKS:  I didn't realize that the gold medals were worth so much! The granddaughter of a couple in my S.S. class is competing in the 3 meter synchronized diving event, on Sunday morning at 9:00. Her name is Kelci Bryant. She placed 4th by 1/100 of a pt. in the 2008 Olympics, so we're praying she can medal this time!  A young man in our area is also vying in the discus, Lance Brooks,  and Iguadola, A Springfield graduate, now a professional BB player, is playing on the U.S Olympic Basketball team.  All of their parents are in London for the big event!  I love the Olympic games, and how fun to  have the Queen go along with the 007 parody, regarding her entrance to the games! Truly a trooper, at 87!  As you say, Let the Games begin!////FROM JACK:  I'll have to check on how Kelci did.  Does "Ask, and it shall be given to you" work when it comes to getting Olympic medals?  (PAUSE)  I checked, and saw that she and her partner "were given" a silver medal.  Hmmmmm! 

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From: Patricia Ochodnicky [mailto:patochodnicky@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 8:52 AM
To: Pastor John Freed
Subject: RE: Winning Words i

Interesting --- and I think it calls for a review of 1 Corinthians.

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From: Patricia Ochodnicky [mailto:patochodnicky@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 8:52 AM
To: Pastor John Freed
Subject: RE: Winning Words i

Interesting --- and I think it calls for a review of 1 Corinthians.

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From: Patricia Ochodnicky [mailto:patochodnicky@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 8:52 AM
To: Pastor John Freed
Subject: RE: Winning Words i

Interesting --- and I think it calls for a review of 1 Corinthians.ASTY PAT