Jennifer Nichols is a homeschool graduate, a Christian, and an archer. This quote is from her interview with a PBS reporter:
I want it to be like a worship to him. I give God my best, but if that doesn’t measure up to what other people are doing, I have offered my best. And that is all he wants.
It sounds to me as if she’s got it pretty well in perspective. Read more about Jennifer Nichols and her Olympic performance here, and here.
Jennifer Nichols only made it to the quarterfinals in individual competition at the Olympics, but I’m sure she and her parents and God are all pleased with her best. She still has the team competition on Friday. Oh, and for Dancer Daughter, J. N. is a dancer, too. She says dancing is an outlet and has taken classes in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and Irish Step. She recently started teaching a “pre-dance” class to 4- to 6-year-olds at a dance studio in Cheyenne.
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Sherry, the dear friend who stayed with my children while we were at the conference in St. Louis is Jenny’s aunt, and my friend’s son Steven is at the Olympics with her now!
It’s so notable to hear those words from someone who has earned a platform to speak out about her convictions. Praise God for giving her that opportunity.
Sherry, the dear friend who stayed with my children while we were at the conference in St. Louis is Jenny’s aunt, and my friend’s son Steven is at the Olympics with her now!
It’s so notable to hear those words from someone who has earned a platform to speak out about her convictions. Praise God for giving her that opportunity.