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Onward Christian athletes : turning ballparks into pulpits and players into preachers / by Krattenmaker, Tom,1960-(CARDINAL)564370;
Includes bibliographical references and index.On any Justice Sunday : evangelicals, pro sports, and the (conservative) campaign for Jesus -- A cross on the logo : representing for God in the high-drama, high-profile world of major league sports -- Faith coach : discipling athletes for a roster spot on God's team -- Winning for Jesus (but finding him in the loss column) : the tricky relationship between evangelism and sports success -- Church at the ballpark : Baseball Chapel and its exclusive theology in an age of growing religious diversity -- From Coors Field to eternity : faith days in Major League Baseball -- For God, country, and the Republican Party : the conservative politics of Jesus' pro sports warriors -- Domesticated Christianity : the political acquiescence of African American Christians in sports -- A match made in heaven--or hell : the dissonance between the values of Christianity and the values of big-time sports -- The salvation of sports : "getting it right" in an emerging new era of faith in sports.In Onward Christian Athletes, religion expert and commentator Tom Krattenmaker takes us behind the scenes of the conservative Christian movement to evangelize in the club house and enlist pro athletes to promote a specific brand of Christianity outside the mainstream of a religiously and politically diverse America. --from publisher description
Subjects: Christian athletes; Christianity and culture; Sports;
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So run your race : an athlete's view of God / by Neal, Patsy.(CARDINAL)829240;
Subjects: Poetry.; Athletics; Christian poetry, American.;
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Triumph! : powerful stories of athletes of faith / by Williams, Pat,1940-(CARDINAL)730561; Hussar, Ken.(CARDINAL)742107;
Winning really does matter-when you're describing the game of life. Here are more than 100 compelling stories of athletes and their faith walk. New from Pat Williams, vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic and author of more than 70 books, Triumph! Powerful Stories of Athletes of Faith provides short, easy-to-read entries on baseball, basketball, football, and other players, some you already know and others worth knowing. Featuring names like Kurt Warner, Mickey Mantle, Tony Dungy, David Robinson, Andy Pettitte, and many more, Triumph! describes the Trusting, Rejoicing, Inspiring, Understanding, Meditating, Praising, and Honoring aspects of truly victorious athletes.
Subjects: Christian athletes; Athletes; Sports;
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Tebow time : insights on winning from football's rising star / by Tebow, Tim,1987-(CARDINAL)501985; Hines, Jesse.(CARDINAL)401315;
Includes bibliographical references."The game doesn't really matter. I mean, I'll give 100 percent of my heart to win it, but in the end, the thing I most want to do is not win championships or make a lot of money, it's to invest in people's lives, to make a difference." --Tim Tebow"--
Subjects: Anecdotes.; Tebow, Tim, 1987-; Christian athletes; Christian life; Football players; Football;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Through my eyes : a quarterback's journey / by Tebow, Tim,1987-(CARDINAL)501985; Whitaker, Nathan.(CARDINAL)485581;
In this young reader's edition, one of the best quarterbacks in the history of college football traces his path to success, discussing his childhood as the son of Christian missionaries and how his faith combined with his drive to succeed have made him the person he is today.Headache -- The early years -- Preparing a foundation -- A fair farewell -- Philippines, football, faith, and Otis -- Where to go, where to go? -- Running down a dream -- Getting my feet wet in the swamp -- Ending up in the desert -- Starting over -- Communication problems -- The Heisman -- Doing the right thing -- A discouraging start and a promise -- A promise fulfilled -- Matching their intensity -- Finishing strong -- The draft and Denver.930LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Tebow, Tim, 1987-; Tebow, Tim, 1987-; Football players; Christian athletes; Christian athletes; Football players; Christian athletes; Football players; Christian athletes; Christian athletes;
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Linspired : the remarkable rise of Jeremy Lin / by Yorkey, Mike,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Examines the popular New York Knicks point guard, his upbringing, faith, and exploits in the NBA.
Subjects: Lin, Jeremy, 1988-; Basketball players; Christian athletes;
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Forever strong [videorecording] by Astin, Sean.(CARDINAL)747669; Badgley, Penn,1986-; Cole, Gary,1956-; Faris, Sean.; Kebbel, Arielle,1985-; Little, Ryan.; McDonough, Neal.; Warner, Julie,1965-; Go Films.; Picture Rock Entertainment.;
Music, J. Bateman, Bart Hendrickson ; production designer, Gary M. Sivertsen ; editor, John Lyde ; director of photography, T.C. Christensen.Gary Cole, Sean Faris, Arielle Kebbel, Julie Warner, Penn Badgley, Sean Astin, Neil McDonough.Rick and Lars are best friends and rugby teammates who become rivals when Rick's free-spirited lifestyle lands him in juvenile detention. Once there, a concerned counselor and a championship rugby coach recruit Rick for a new team--and a new direction.MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic material involving teen drug and alcohol use, and some disturbing images.DVD, Dolby digital.
Subjects: Christian films.; Football films.; Sports films.; Christian athletes; Friendship; Juvenile delinquents; Rugby football players; Rugby football;
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Defender of faith : the Mike Fisher story / by Washburn, Kim,1970-(CARDINAL)501355;
Mike Fisher knows the true meaning of a power play.As a veteran of the National Hockey League, Mike Fisher has a lot to be proud of. He plays for the Nashville Predators, was an alternate captain for the Ottawa Senators, has played in a Stanley Cup final, and has been nominated for the Selke Trophy as the best defensive forward in the league. But it's not just his guts, grits, and talent that have taken him to the top. His power comes from the top---he puts his faith in Christ first and has demonstrated his love for God both on and off the ice"--Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Fisher, Mike, 1980-; Hockey players; Christian athletes; Christian athletes;
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The athlete's bible : rise / by Fellowship of Christian Athletes,contributor.(CARDINAL)514346; Holman Bible Staff,editor.;
The Athlete's Bible features the NLT translation and is created for competitors on all levels. Featuring Study Bible notes on each Bible page intentionally geared towards athletes and 232 pages of exclusive RISE themed content provided by Fellowship of Christian Athletes, this Bible is full of amazing study tools to help equip, encourage, and empower athletes in any sport to study God's Word.
Subjects: Bible.; Bible.; Bible; Athletes.; Christian athletes.;
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The summit : faith beyond Everest's death zone by Alexander, Eric.(CARDINAL)533439;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Alexander, Eric.; Weihenmayer, Erik.; Blind athletes.; Christian life.; Mountaineering.; Mountaineering;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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