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The provided documents don't contain specific statements from Ellen White about sports. The excerpts focus on topics like Christian education, stewardship, revival, and her personal life, but none directly address athletic activities or competitive sports. However, one document does mention recreation in a positive light. Ellen White spoke to a group gathered for recreation at Lake Goguac in Michigan, where she emphasized that "while we are seeking to refresh our spirits and invigorate our bodies, we are required of God to use all our powers at all times to the best purpose" (PaM 248.2). She encouraged conducting recreations in such a manner that we shall be fitted for the more successful discharge of the duties devolving upon usand that people could "return to our homes improved in mind and refreshed in body, and prepared to engage in the work anew, with better hope and better courage" (PaM 248.2). This suggests she recognized the value of recreational activities that refresh both mind and body, though this particular statement doesn't specifically address organized sports or athletic competition. To find her specific counsel on sports, you would need to search her writings using terms like "games," "amusements," "recreation," or "physical exercise." --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about physical exercise and health? • How did she counsel about recreation and amusements for young people? • What principles did she give for choosing appropriate leisure activities? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=what+does+ellen+white+say+about+sports%3F)