Can sports actually help our children grow spiritually?

Sports are one of the best ways to keep children busy and out of trouble. And most importantly, it can help prepare them to run the race that brings eternal life.

During this episode, Lee Ann elaborates on how sports can benefit your child’s spiritual growth and how they can also teach them Christlike characteristics.

Sports:

• Help children do better academically, teaching them problem-solving skills and teamwork.
• Boosts self-esteem and reduces stress, which is good for mental and physical health.
• Helps them learn God’s word, preparing them to face an opponent such as the evil one.
• Can help children learn to be courageous in the face of extreme difficulties.
• Teaches children to have resiliency and never to give up, even when things get tough.
• Help children learn patience as they wait their turn to play.
• Teaches them good sportsmanship and to be kind to their opponent.

Sports can be beneficial but let’s make sure our children understand the priority – God first!

Resources: “Youth Sports Facts: Benefits,” by the Aspen Project Play, “The 25 Most Religious Athletes,” by Amber Lee, “Vision and Mission,” by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and “An Expert’s Take on the Role of Sports in the Christian Life,” by Calvin University

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