Today in Rio, an Olympic spectacle looms larger than life.
Charly Suarez a dreamer from Sawata, Davao del Norte, Philippines squares off with Joe Cordina from Cardiff, Wales, Great Britain in the Men's lightweight round of 32.
We were texting prayers yesterday from Houston to Brazil ... Brazil to Houston ...
Me: Charly, My prayers are with you!
Charly: My frail humanity sinks me with fear, Pastor. But in Christ, I rise and find victory. Thank you for your prayers ... I have signed up for faith to rise!
Me: My prayers are for your punches to be accompanied with divine strength.
Charly: Pray for only one thing ... that I will be used of God in and out of the ring for His glory and nothing more.
Me: Hoist the banner now, my brother.
Charly: Amen.
Late Post: Charly lost yesterday on a split decision but won by incisively sharing the gospel to Joe Cordina after the bout.
Photography: Renchi Arce