Here’s to the Ultimate Winner

Note: On Saturdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there.

You see it sometimes on awards shows and at sports championships… the winner before thanking Mom and Dad and spouses says, “I’d like to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” And maybe you think it’s just words, just a throwaway line, gratuitous maybe even. Does Jesus really care who wins the World Series or the Best Director or Pulitzer prize? If we’re all ...