Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Two Super Bowl Stories

Colts chaplain partners with Dungy in imparting the faith
By Art Stricklin
Baptist Press

MIAMI (BP)--Pastor Ken Johnson has overcome the roughest of family situations and personal demons to become a minister, work for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and serve as the chaplain for the Indianapolis Colts.

He has
seen firsthand the wonders and changes God can bring to any situation. But when he got a phone call from a person identifying himself as newly hired Colts head coach Tony Dungy, Johnson was convinced it was a prank, not God's answer to a prayer.
Read more of this story on Baptist Press.

Chicago Bears' Lovie Smith underscores his faith
By Art Stricklin
Baptist Press

MIAMI (BP)--Lovie Smith had a limited amount of time during his Super Bowl XLI media session Monday, but the Chicago Bears head coach said he could spend hours talking about his star players and their efforts to get the team to their first Super Bowl berth in 21 years.

Smith also wanted to spend part of his allotted time talking about what was most important in his life, his faith in Jesus Christ.

Read more of this story on Baptist Press.

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