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Through a spiritual lens—A LESSON FROM ROCK CLIMBING

Ari Denison

Climbing is about finding perfect rock.

ORDER ON THE ICE

Japhet Els

Even prior to the summer league incident my mom describes, I would sometimes let my temper cloud my judgment and hinder my ability to play.

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Hockey family

Susan Els

When a violent confrontation on the ice placed her son and their family in the position of "the guilty party," there was only one option: pray for everyone involved.

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Never running on empty

By Sylvia Messner

Even when you're in debt and in doubt, there's a way to shift your thoughts into a higher, happier gear. And in the process, you'll become a giver instead of a taker.

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Student writes 'torch' song

with contributions from Karin Hendrickson, Brock Walsh

Karin Hendrickson began composing a song about the Olympics in 1994, inspired by Lillehammer. Eight years later, the song is lighting the way to Salt Lake City.

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Utah resident views Olympics through spiritual lens

Sabrina Stillwell

Love is a powerful antidote to any situation where hate is the motivating factor.

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Then and now: a focus beyond gold medals

By Elizabeth Beall

Prayer during the Olympics is not a new concept. It's been around for about 2,778 years.

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INTERFAITH ROUNDTABLE PROMOTES DIVERSITY

Wendy Winegar

The Olympic ideal seeks to cultivate international understanding and generate peace among nations—to break through physical and mental barriers and perform in the words of the Olympic motto, "swifter, higher, and stronger.

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Did you know . . .

Only a handful of athletes have represented their countries in both Winter and Summer Olympics.

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Overview of the Games

By Kim Shippey

Olympic contestants are always called on to exhibit their very best in strength and courage. As history shows, that has often held true for organizers as well.