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Champion Oklahoma softball team goes viral for how they find fulfillment: 'Joy from the Lord'
FOX News ^ | June 9, 2023 | Jeffrey Clark

Posted on 06/11/2023 7:07:31 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement

The Oklahoma softball team, recent winners of the Women’s College World Series (WCWS) championship, were asked about their play style and strategy on Tuesday, just days before the team won its third consecutive national victory.

But some players spoke about their secret to maintaining joy and energy after a long season, all agreeing on one principle: faith.

"The only way that you can have a joy that doesn’t fade away is from the Lord. And any other type of joy is actually happiness that comes from circumstances and outcomes," Oklahoma player Grace Lyons said in response to a question from an ESPN reporter.

(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...


TOPICS: Society; Sports
KEYWORDS: church; oklahoma; religion; softball; sports

1 posted on 06/11/2023 7:07:31 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement
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To: ConservativeStatement

This interview with the 3 young women players will renew your hope for this country……their articulate heartfelt tribute to the Lord restores mine for sure!
They are not afraid to speak out!


2 posted on 06/11/2023 7:13:07 PM PDT by Guenevere (“If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?”)
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To: ConservativeStatement

How refreshing to see young women knowing and acknowledging Who their blessings and skills come from.


3 posted on 06/11/2023 7:16:12 PM PDT by PROCON (Sic Semper Tyrannis)
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To: ConservativeStatement

I love that phrase - ‘eyes up’


4 posted on 06/11/2023 7:25:26 PM PDT by Betty Jane
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To: ConservativeStatement

AMEN.


5 posted on 06/11/2023 7:27:25 PM PDT by aposiopetic
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To: ConservativeStatement

Not likely to be invited to the White House I imagine.


6 posted on 06/11/2023 7:40:46 PM PDT by DarrellZero
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these young women get it. God bless them.

at the highest level, even athletics becomes a spiritual battle.


7 posted on 06/11/2023 7:53:00 PM PDT by dadfly
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“Not likely to be invited to the White House I imagine.”

Invited?!?

They’re more likely to be jailed.

8 posted on 06/11/2023 7:55:07 PM PDT by daler
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