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Jeremy Dover

Press Service International

Jeremy Dover is a former sports scientist and Pastor

Jeremy Dover's previous articles may be viewed at https://www.pressserviceinternational.org/jeremy-dover1.html

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  • After the Tokyo Olympics

    The Tokyo Olympics has been a historic event showcasing some of the world’s greatest athletes. It has also taught us about many of the key Gospel components. From of “sin bins”, to themes of sacrifice, and victory, the Olympics point to the eternal nature of God and His relationship with us.

  • Day 7 of the Tokyo Olympics

    Imagine a spotlight that switches to highlight two sporting captains on the field. As one’s actions are highlighted the spotlight shines on them. Then it moves to the contrast the other’s actions.

  • Day 4 of the Tokyo Olympics

    In wrestling, the aim is to try and bring your opponent to a position of submission. You search for a point of weakness in which they “tap out” as a signal they have submitted to the pain and acknowledge the superior strategy of their opponent.

  • Day 1 of the Tokyo Olympics

    Nike is one of the biggest sporting companies in the world, however the name comes from the ancient Greek god of victory. Today, we watch the start of the greatest sporting event in the world with each athlete looking for that “nike” victory.

  • Day 0 - Pre-Olympic Devotional

    “For the sake of My Holy Name” Ezekiel 36:22

  • God of the Olympics

    The Tokyo Olympics reveals the God of sport. The ancient Games gave praise to the Greek gods, such as the goddess of victory, Nike. In the modern Olympics, the praise is often given to the athletes for their determination and skill.

  • Olympic devotional: The Spirit of Victory

    The Tokyo Olympics is here. And, so is a new Christian sports devotional. The Spirit of Victory. Whether you are a sports lover interested in who Jesus is, or, a Christian exploring how God works in His world. This devotional aims to help in two ways.

  • Indigenous art & the gospel

    How amazing is this Indigenous art?! "Saviour of the world" is a commissioned piece from friends and Indigenous artists Dr. Ngardarb & Tony Riches.

  • What is real victory? Olympic devotional

    With the Tokyo Olympics only a few months away, I have partnered with two other Pastors to produce a devotional that aims to unpack the message of Jesus using sport as the vehicle: The Spirit of Victory. The book provides a daily devotional for each day of the Games taking readers deep into Scripture. 

  • Up for a challenge

    I am up for a challenge: Cairns Ironman Triathlon (Asia Pacific Championship) involves a 3.8km Swim, 180km Bike and 42.2km Run. That is a big day of 226km and I want to raise $2260 for my friends at Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF).