A few months ago in Beijing, the newest Olympic event--BMX racing--broke onto the scene with its winding dirt tracks and chaotic, fast races. One of the top names in the sport, American Donny Robinson, took home the bronze medal in the fast-paced final race. Robinson, a 25-year-old Christian, recently spoke with New Man about the Olympics experience, the challenges of living on the road, and the importance of accountability.

 

 

Robinson: The whole road was more than I ever could have imagined. I’ve been racing in this sport for 19 years. We rarely get to reflect on what we’ve been through over the years. This whole road to the Olympics has kind of been a small version of what my whole life has been like. Amazing... Read More

 

Aaron would jump up and get in the face of anyone who looked at him wrong. When mad at someone, he would get so frustrated trying not to hit him or her. He would hit the walls until his hands bled in a rage so he wouldn't hurt someone else. Name calling, like teenagers tend to do, would push him over the edge. Gritting his teeth with veins in his neck flaring out, he would finally run. Not far, but far enough so that no one would see him shake and cry in a primeval anger until ...Read More

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1) At the time of the census conducted by Moses in Numbers 1, which of the 12 tribes of Israel was the largest?
2) The world's first postage stamp was introduced in what year?
3) The script for what movie was written during shooting breaks on the set of Raiders of the Lost Ark?

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