
Product Details
- Cover Type:
- 128 Pages
- Publisher: Crossway/Good News Publishers
- Publication Date: September 2008
- ISBN: SALTROSTGAMEDAYFORTHEGLORYOF9781433501395
Game Day for the Glory of God: A Guide for Athletes, Fans, and Wannabes
Does the omnipotent and eternal God actually care about Little League games and Monday Night Football? The Bible calls Christians to do everything for God's glory, and that includes playing, watching, and talking sports. Learn how to enjoy sports as a gift from God and as a means of growing in godliness.
This book gives biblical guidance on playing, watching, and discussing sports in a God-glorifying manner, helping believers grow in both their love for God and their passion for holiness.
Scripture calls Christians to do everything for the glory of God. That means every thought, every word, and every deed are to be done in a way that brings pleasure and honor to him. Believe it or not, this includes playing, watching, and talking sports! But most of us fail to recognize how sports fit into the big picture of a God-glorifying life, unable to imagine that the God who created the universe might actually care about Little League games and Monday Night Football.
So how do we play, watch, and talk sports for God's glory? Game Day for the Glory of God seeks to answer that question from a biblical perspective. Sports fan Stephen Altrogge aims to help readers enjoy sports as a gift from God and to see sports as a means of growing in godliness.
About the Author
Stephen Altrogge, son of well-known worship song writer Mark Altrogge, works as a pastoral intern at Sovereign Grace Church of Indiana, PA, where his main duties include leading worship, working with college students, and shining his dad's shoes. He also has written several worship songs that have been included on Sovereign Grace Music albums. When not shining his dad's shoes, you can find Stephen drinking coffee or playing video games.
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“A wonderful and refreshing take on sports that brings God to the position where he should be: Head Coach, Manager, Commissioner! This book is a blessing for anyone who has or needs perspective.”
David Stein
talk radio host, A Celebration of Life Through Sports
“This book will help parents, coaches, and young athletes form a biblical perspective on the games they play.”
Ted Kluck
ESPN.com contributor
“Game Day for the Glory of God brings a gospel-centered voice to one of America's biggest idols. A practical guide to many aspects of ministry.”
Gary Shavey
Pastor, Mars Hill Church; Chaplain for the Seattle Mariners
“A new, eye-opening look into sports and the gifts from God that sports really are.”
Steve Bosdosh
PGA golf instructor; contributor, Golf Magazine and Sports Illustrated
“A biblical and insightful playbook for anyone who loves to play or watch sports.”
C. J. Mahaney
Sovereign Grace Ministries
Product Description
Does the omnipotent and eternal God actually care about Little League games and Monday Night Football? The Bible calls Christians to do everything for God's glory, and that includes playing, watching, and talking sports. Learn how to enjoy sports as a gift from God and as a means of growing in godliness.
This book gives biblical guidance on playing, watching, and discussing sports in a God-glorifying manner, helping believers grow in both their love for God and their passion for holiness.
Scripture calls Christians to do everything for the glory of God. That means every thought, every word, and every deed are to be done in a way that brings pleasure and honor to him. Believe it or not, this includes playing, watching, and talking sports! But most of us fail to recognize how sports fit into the big picture of a God-glorifying life, unable to imagine that the God who created the universe might actually care about Little League games and Monday Night Football.
So how do we play, watch, and talk sports for God's glory? Game Day for the Glory of God seeks to answer that question from a biblical perspective. Sports fan Stephen Altrogge aims to help readers enjoy sports as a gift from God and to see sports as a means of growing in godliness.
About The Author
Product Details
- Cover Type:
- 128 Pages
- Publisher: Crossway/Good News Publishers
- Publication Date: September 2008
- ISBN: SALTROSTGAMEDAYFORTHEGLORYOF9781433501395