Playing on God's Team : 21-Week Devotional for Building True Christian Athletes

Author(s): T.C. Stallings CHRISTIAN ATHLETES, LISTEN UP. When it comes to your sport, I'm sure you've been told to strive to be the best athlete you can be, which should produce success in the game. Spiritually, it's no different. God commands your best! But in this case, the game is LIFE. The Bible is the playbook. The coach is CHRIST. And YOU are the player. In Playing On God's Team, athletes everywhere will find out what it truly means to be on Team Jesus, and will be challenged to live as true Christian athletes. All athletes are familiar with the meaning of dedication, desire, perseverance, and giving great effort. In this study, they will come face-to-face with the Scriptures revealing the biblical fact that God demands these same actions from Christians—His team! This challenging Bible study and devotional will help athletes answer this simple question and equip them to respond: When it comes to God's team, what kind of player would Jesus say you are? No more "game-day-only" Christian athletes. Playing on God's Team is about being an everyday follower of Jesus, on and off the field, in and out of season!  What's Inside: —21 weeks of powerful, short, easy to digest devotional lessons that provoke thought and discussions! —Multiple discussion questions at the end of each chapter, perfect for team or individual weekly bible studies! —Wrap up videos covering all 21 sessions featuring "going deeper" commentary from TC himself! (Videos viewable via tcstallings.com) —TC Stallings' own inspiring story of how he learned what it truly means to play on God's team—the same story that inspired the book! Review(s): In this 21-week Bible study, T. C. Stallings challenges us to take a hard look in the mirror and decide if we are a “participant” or “true team player” for Christ. What an awesome study to bring us closer to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ─ Ryan Russell, Director of Athletic Performance for Auburn University Football   It's refreshing to see T. C. Stallings boldly living for Christ. His experiences as a former college and professional athlete give him the much-needed credibility within the world of athletics, which, in essence, allows him to be his brothers’ keeper. As iron sharpens iron, one person sharpens another (Proverbs 27:17). My prayer is that you will use this devotional to sharpen your spiritual skills, get you off the sideline, and fearlessly play on God's team! ─ Autry L. Denson, Jr., University of Notre Dame Running Backs Coach There are many examples of humility being a catalyst to greater success and happiness. Another is athlete T. C. Stallings. ─ Rick Pitino, Hall of Fame Coach   T. C. is the big brother I wish I always had growing up. The type of man who always leads by example and does things in life the right way. ─ Deion Branch, Super Bowl MVP T. C. is a huge inspiration in my life. He showed me how to be a college Christian athlete when I needed it most. ─ Bilal Powell, NFL Running Back T. C. speaks from experience and walks his talk. He enthusiastically connects with athletes, coaches, and sports fans of all ages! ─ Steve Wigginton, FCA National Director EAN: 9781424553655