Time For The Real Deal

OK , I know I wrote about sports and how many men tend to glorify the team and athletes . But sports and its inventive play is another gift from God . It is only normal that being an image bearer of the God who painted the sky with stars and gave us such amazing beauty on earth , humans should be creative . Sports is just a reflection of that.

So as long as one doesn't allow a sport to demand too much of your time and you keep it in perspective , why not cheer on your team. Paul even used some athletic metaphors in his letters .

As the time draws closer to the dropping of the puck , my teams will soon be action. I follow 2 teams primarily . The Leafs and the Bruins. My family ,growing up ,bled blue and white , the Leafs were the family team . From great players from Keon to Sittler .I recall well the TV being on every Saturday night to watch the Leafs play.

Cheering for a team that has had , how shall we say , challenges , has not been easy but one thing my parents taught me in life ,you don't give up on a team or a person if they fail. My mom loved hockey . Her favorite player when I was a kid was Sittler , number 27 . One of the best leafs to ever play the game. We shall see if  this year the Leafs finally turn the corner and get back into the play offs.

Hope springs eternal for every hockey fan this time of year . So kick back and cheer , but just keep it all in perspective . Its not war,not life or death . Its a fun game to watch and play . Now were are the snacks and a cold drink .

Update : Leafs win ! Leafs 3 Montreal 2   We are on the road to great things. Hey I did say , every hockey fan starts the season with a boundless hope in ones team .