I love to play sports but don't consider myself much of an athlete. Donna and Parker will confirm that I am always tuning in to something sporty, whether it's basketball season, hockey playoffs, or football season. I run and play some basketball myself on Tuesday nights. This summer I will participate in our church team's softball games. Pray I don't hurt or embarrass myself.
This last weekend, we held a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at The Mill. Although I hadn't planned on it, I did play for a team whose players didn't show up. The most fun I had, though, was watching others play.
It's really cool to watch people do what they love to do. Normally quiet, reserved people will come out of their shell when they are doing or playing something they are good at. It's their niche, their zone, and when they're in it, you see a part of them you never otherwise see.
I think that's the best part about being made in the image of and being gifted by our Creator. We reflect His creativity. Ours is a tiny part of His whole. Like sequins on his sport coat, we have our own little shine, but it only makes sense when it's in the context of His big shine. And, by the way, He's not the coat, He shines on the coat. (Perhaps this illustration is a little too Wayne Newton-ish?)
In any case, I uploaded a photo album if you want to see it.
Phil
