Roping Religion: Remember to say, 'Thanks'

Many of the ideas and scriptures for this article are from the devotional “God Wants You To Win!” by world champion calf roper Jeff Copenhaver.

God has given us everything to enjoy. Our instruction is to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness.

If you have ever competed, you may know both the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, as the old television commercial proclaimed. Jeff’s devotional talked about his drawing a calf that had not been tied in the allotted time before. Rodeo legend Roy Cooper was injured just prior to Jeff’s run and Jeff had prayed for Roy. Jeff should have brok...