Get in the Game: A Spiritual Workout For Athletes
Ebook
A competitive athlete trains for one thing- the game. Having the skills and knowing how to play aren't enough- you need to perform when it matters. Yet so many of those same athletes live in a spiritual offseason. They have faith. They know the Word. But they sit back and watch others take the lead. Get in the Game encourages athletes to transfer their drive and determination to the spiritual realm and shows that there is far more than a game on the line.
From the Back Cover
Useful for one-on-one times with God, team devotions, or group discussions, this book is a must for the athlete who's looking for...
A Spiritual Workout
This book is a great resource to help you become the athlete and teammate God designed you to be.
Les Steckel
President, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
I encourage athletes and coaches alike to Get in the Game for a true spiritual workout.
Joe Gibbs
Coach Washington Redskins
Every aspiring athlete should read this book by Dr. Tony Evans and his son Jonathan Evans.
Grant Taft
Executive Director, The American Football Association
This book is a book of life that talks about not only my athletic life but also my spiritual life, which is the most important thing.
Herschel Walker
ALL-PRO NFL running back
Get in the Game is a practical training guide for athletes young and old to get and keep their spiritual lives on track, so that they can live a victorious Christian life.
Tony Dorsett
Dallas Cowboys
Dr. Tony Evans and his son Jonathan have given athletes an excellent and exciting training tool for maximizing their spiritual potential and growing deeper in their walk with God.
Avery Johnson
Coach, Dallas Mavericks
Whether you’re a world-class athlete or just a casual sports fan, you’ll relate to the way that spiritual principles are outlined in this book.
Tony Dungy
Coach, Indianapolis Colts
Athletes who want to expand and grow in their faith will benefit from reading Pastor Evans' newest book–Get in the Game.
Roger Staubach
NFL Hall of Fame, Dallas Cowboy quarterback
In Get In the Game my good friend Tony Evans and his son Jonathan have given us an excellent spiritual conditioning program to enable athletes to live a victorious Christian life.
Mike Singletary
NFL Hall of Fame, Chicago Bears
Assistant Head Coach, San Francisco 49ers
Contents
9 How to Use This Guide
11 The Pre-Game
13 1 WHAT POSITION DO YOU PLAY?
(The athlete and identity) Great atletes must know their role to reach their goal.
25 2 FULL-COURT PRESS
(The athlete and commitment) God desires full-court followers of Christ.
35 3 FOULING OUT
(The athlete and sin) There are always consequences when you break the rules.
45 4 GIVE IT UP?
(The athlete and grace) You can only win when you lose yourself.
55 5 YOU'VE GOT GAME
(The athlete and God's Spirit) Supernatural competition requires supernatural power.
67 6 GOD'S PLAYBOOK
(The athlete and Scripture) Knowing the play determines whether you make the play.
79 7 WHAT PLAY DID HE CALL?
(The athlete and prayer) Communication is critical to success in athletics and in life. It's critical in your spiritual jouney, too.
91 8 HOW'S YOUR BENCH?
(The athlete and the church) A winning team always has a deep bench of players.
101 9 PLAYING IN THE CLUTCH
(The athlete and perseverance) The best athletes excel when the pressure is greatest.
113 10 STAND YOUR GROUND
(The athlete and temptation) The best offense is a great defense.
127 11 THE NIKE REVOLUTION
(The athlete and obedience) No amount of planning will accomplish a win without execution.
137 12 GROWING THROUGH THE MOTIONS
(The athlete and maturity) Rookies don't want to be rookies for long,
147 The Post-Game
149 About the Authors
Today’s sports world is heading out of bounds. There is too much showmanship and not enough sportsmanship. What’s missing is Christian character between the lines of competition. This book is a great resource to help you become the athlete and teammate God designed you to be.
-Les Steckel, President, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Winning the Super Bowl was great. And being a NASCAR owner has been wonderful. But neither of those accomplishments eclipses the joy of knowing Christ. I encourage athletes and coaches alike to Get in the Game for a true spiritual workout.
-Joe Gibbs, Coach Washington Redskins
Every aspiring athlete should read this book by Dr. Tony Evans and his son Jonathan Evans. Having coached for 37 years and now spend every day of my life working with coaches, I clearly understand the value of clear and precise advice that will make each student a more rounded individual. After all, we are all physical, mental and spiritual.
-Grant Taft, Executive Director, The American Football Association
This book is a book of life that talks about not only my athletic life but also my spiritual life, which is the most important thing.
-Herschel Walker, ALL-PRO NFL running back
Get in the Game is a practical training guide for athletes young and old to get and keep their spiritual lives on track, so that they can live a victorious Christian life.
-Tony Dorsett, Dallas Cowboys
Dr. Tony Evans and his son Jonathan have given athletes an excellent and exciting training tool for maximizing their spiritual potential and growing deeper in their walk with God.
-Avery Johnson, Coach, Dallas Mavericks
Get in the Game takes athletic illustrations and examples and applies them to the Christian life. Whether you’re a world-class athlete or just a casual sports fan, you’ll relate to the way that spiritual principles are outlined in this book.
-Tony Dungy, Coach, Indianapolis Colts
Athletes who want to expand and grow in their faith will benefit from reading Pastor Evans' newest book–Get in the Game. It cites numerous real life examples that all athletes can relate to, revealing the importance of a relationship between religion and athletics. The unique exercises following each chapter will help readers grow. Get in the Game shows how having a strong personal faith helps athletes excel in the use of their God-given talents both on and off the playing field. It's a real spiritual workout and I heartily recommend it.
-Roger Staubach, NFL Hall of Fame, Dallas Cowboy quarterback
Every serious athlete knows that good conditioning is essential to success on the playing field. Good conditioning is even more critical when it comes to living a successful life.
In Get In the Game my good friend Tony Evans and his son Jonathan have given us an excellent spiritual conditioning program to enable athletes to live a victorious Christian life.
-Mike Singletary, NFL Hall of Fame, Chicago Bears, Assistant Head Coach, San Francisco 49ers
Product Details
- Title : Get in the Game: A Spiritual Workout For Athletes
- Authors:
- Evans, Tony
- Evans, Jonathan
- Publisher: Moody Publishers
- Publication Date: 2006
- ISBN: 9781575674872
For more information, visit: www.TonyEvans.org.
JONATHAN EVANS (B.A. Baylor University) is a professional football player, currently on the roster for the Buffalo Bills. A frequent communicator on living out your faith as an athlete, Jonathan is committed to developing the next generation of devoted Christian athletes. He co-authored Get in the Game with his father, Dr. Tony Evans.