Having a Christmas break from the normal run-of-the-mill must also involve one from writing (for me). But this blog article below is an encouraging read if you love God and sport and especially if you have little sons to pass a whole bunch of things on to.
I thought you might enjoy this:-
http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/football-and-the-warrior-instinct
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