Football Faith

Football Faith
Author: Rob Maaddi
Publisher: Shiloh Run Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Christian life
ISBN: 9781634092227

Fifty-two NFL stars will inspire you with their personal reflections, their thoughts on the game of life, and God's perfect playbook. . .the Bible.

The Biggest Win

The Biggest Win
Author: Joshua Cooley
Publisher: New Growth Press
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2018-07-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 194813005X

The Biggest Win gives athletes and sports fans of all ages a unique, insider's look into the lives and faith of six Christian NFL players from the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl team—Carson Wentz, Nick Foles, Zach Ertz, Trey Burton, Jordan Hicks, and Chris Maragos—in particular, how these high-profile athletes remain committed to God's ...

God and Football

God and Football
Author: Chad Gibbs
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2010
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0310329221

Renowned humorist and die-hard football fan Chad Gibbs knows he cannot serve two masters, but at times his faith is overwhelmed by his fanaticism. He is not alone.

Beating Goliath

Beating Goliath
Author: Art Briles
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1250057779

Growing up in Rule, Texas, Art Briles learned at a young age the importance of hard work and faith from his parents. Soon that faith would be tested. On their way to see him play in a college football game, Briles' parents and aunt died in a car crash. This event shaped Briles into the man he is today. His father, Dennis, left him with a series of lessons. He taught his son that the world doesn't just hand you things, you have to earn them. And he taught him the influence that faith could have in his life. Briles put these lessons to work as a football coach, where he established his reputation for turning struggling teams into winners, from high school to the staff at Texas Tech to head coach at the University of Houston. Hired to coach Baylor in 2007, he was faced with a familiar task. Within three years, Briles led the Bears to their first bowl game in 15 years. Today, he instills those same lessons into his young players, helping them find a reason to excel. There are plenty of excuses for failure but Briles surrounds himself with people who are fearless when it comes to chasing success. That is one of the many lessons he imparts to his readers, with chapters that include: * God and the Teaching of Dennis Briles * Finding Your Passion * You Can Change Attitude, Not Talent * Passing in the Land of Earl Campbell * Everybody is a Captain Filled with dramatic football stories and lessons learned, this book will inspire and entertain.

Game Day and God

Game Day and God
Author: Eric Bain-Selbo
Publisher: Mercer University Press
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2009
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780881461558

Game Day and God: Football, Faith, and Politics in the American South takes seriously the often-stated assertion that college football in the South is a religion. To this end, Eric Bain-Selbo draws upon a wide range of theoretical approaches in religious studies and cultural criticism. He also relies upon field research on several campuses in the Southeastern Conference where he interviewed fans and experienced "game day." Consequently, the author is able to make the case that college football does function religiously for many people in the South. In addition, the author introduces key concepts and theories of religion and culture to a general audience Game Day and God also recounts the role that college football has played in Southern history and culture. Going back as far as the Civil War, the work explains the cultural meaning of college football in the South, delivering a much-needed critical perspective to the subject Scholars of religion will find the work a compelling extension of key concepts and theories to an otherwise "secular" activity. Scholars of American culture and sports will find the work to be an interesting case study, one that-unlike much work in the area-focuses our attention on the religious dimension of the phenomenon of sport in American culture. And general readers will find that college football or any sport can be much more than they imagined as well as discover important theories with which to make sense of the complexity of our daily lives Book jacket.

Game Changer

Game Changer
Author: Kirk Cousins
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2013-06-25
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0310739063

“This game means a lot to me, and by the grace of God, I’ll never lose sight of the privilege it is to play it.” —Kirk Cousins Kirk’s book is a reflection of who he is—not just a football player, but someone who is committed to making those around him better in every walk of life. —Mike Shanahan, head coach, Washington Redskins In 2011, the NFF selected 16 college football players as "National Scholar Athletes", one of the highest honors a college football player can receive … Kirk was one of these distinguished 16, which says everything you need to know about him. —Archie Manning, chairman, National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Kirk Cousins is a lot more than an outstanding quarterback. He walks the talk. Few people I've met can inspire like he does. —Jon Gruden, ESPN announcer and former head coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers In a world with far too many bad examples, Kirk is a bright light of hope, inspiration, and leadership for a new generation. —Bill Huizenga, United States Congressman, Michigan What’s it really like for a person of strong character to live in the spotlight of pressure and fame? Sit down with Kirk Cousins, record-setting Michigan State quarterback and 2012 draft pick of the NFL’s Washington Redskins. In Game Changer, Cousins gives readers an inside look at his life—as experienced under the bright lights ofcollege and professional football—and how he put his faith and values into action, both on and off the field. Featuring: Personal stories and struggles of a competitive Christian athlete Truthful discussion of media hype and modern sports culture Reflections on honesty, humility, hard work, privilege, and responsibility Life principles for winning choices on and off the field

Touchdown Alexander

Touchdown Alexander
Author: Shaun Alexander
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2007
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0736920021

The NFLs Most Valuable Player for 2005 shares the amazing journey God has prepared for him. He recounts the years that led up to his success on and off the field, and how God gave him the dream of his achievements.

Faith & Football

Faith & Football
Author: Josh Steed
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2009-08
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1449013694

Do you love football? Have you ever wondered if God even cares about the game? Well, the Bible often parallels sports with life. In this book Josh Steed, a former player, and lover of the game, makes a comparison between the sport and the Christian faith. He also tackles some of the biggest objections to Christianity. You will be challenged and find answers to many questions that people often wonder but rarely ask. You will hear exclusive interviews with NFL defensive lineman, Corey Williams, former Razorback/Cowboy quarterback, Clint Stoerner, former NFL player, Matt Jones, former OSU All-American/ NFL player, Joe Brown, head football coaches, Steve Roberts of Arkansas State, Mark Richt of the Georgia Bulldogs, and more.You are invited to suit up and join us on a journey of faith and football as we take a look at life through a facemask.

Inside the NFL's First Family

Inside the NFL's First Family
Author: Bruce Matthews
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2017-08-29
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1501145339

"The 14-time Pro Bowler and NFL Hall of Fame inductee traces his family's three-generation participation in the National Football League, describing the competitive spirit, passion for excellence, compassion for the disadvantaged, family love and faith that inspired their careers in football."--NoveList Plus.

The Encyclodedia of Christianity, Vol. 5

The Encyclodedia of Christianity, Vol. 5
Author: Erwin Fahlbusch
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 897
Release: 2008-02-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 080282417X

Written by leading scholars from around the world, the articles in this volume range from sin, Sufism and terrorism to theology in the 19th and 20th centuries, Vatican I and II and the virgin birth.