Run interference on the enemy's plans when you read God of the Gridiron. This book is a must have for NFL fans and novices alike. It's an easy read full of scriptural stats and facts! To be truly Christ focused, you must find a way to see Jesus in everything you do. Pastor Hargrove's insight into the process of becoming a football player is thoughtfully grafted with the process of being a follower of Christ. The text is fun to read, but straightforward and to the point. He walks you step by step through the Bible as it relates to playing ball.Use this book as a reference for men's bible study. The biblical references are fundamental for new Christians and strengthening to those who are already walking in their call. Ladies, if you're looking for a way to grab your husband's, son's and nephew's attention, then grab this book. Pastor Hargrove is a passionate fan of football and a dedicated servant of the Most High God, Jesus Christ. He serves the Kingdom of God alongside his wife, Apostle Robbin Hargrove. His extensive knowledge in football will help anyone find a way to relate to righteous Biblical living.

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.

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.

It ’s the fourth quarter with ticks left on life ’s game clock. On fourth down with the goal in sight, God does not want his people to punt. He wants them to Go Deep! Go Deep: Gridiron Reflections On God's Playbook provides instruction for the life God desires for us in the language that coaches, athletes and fans speak fluently – –the language of sport. Author Eric Chaffin draws football lovers deeply into the scriptures by using compelling examples from the world of the gridiron, inviting you to Go Deep with the ultimate coach: God. Like its predecessor, Everything I Know About God I Learned From Football, this sequel, Go Deep: Gridiron Reflections On God's Playbook, is not a simple devotional book, but a valuable tool for either personal or group Bible study. Each chapter of Go Deep contains a 10-12 minute daily reading. Each reading begins with a “pre-game ” section, including the “playbook, ” which is the focal scripture text for that unit. It is followed by the “game plan, ” an introductory sports story that sets the stage for the day ’s reading. The end of the chapter brings the “post-game ” section, which serves to personalize the material for the reader. This section includes the “red zone, ” a set of questions designed either for personal introspection or for group discussion. The post-game is capped off by a sample prayer called “the post-game kneel, ” which will assist the reader in making a more intimate connection with God. As definitively as the gridirons define a football field, these daily readings clearly impart scriptural and truths, coupled with practical, real-life applications for the reader to ponder and enjoy. Gleaned from two decades of experience as either a motivational speaker, an arena football chaplain, or as a pastor, the 25 chapters in Eric Chaffin ’s book deal both capably and colorfully with concepts like using personal “time-outs ” for spiritual renewal, men making wives their “franchise players, ” learning to walk in victory by overcoming the enemy, taking a stand for the things that truly matter, seeing the value of every team member, and much more. Go Deep concludes with an invitation to commit to a relationship with the One who ’s really calling the plays: God. Go Deep: Gridiron Reflections On God's Playbook invites the reader to come, share, learn and enjoy – –regardless of whether he or she is a believer in Christ. It is a personal journey of spiritual growth for the Jesus follower, and it serves as an introduction to matters of faith to those who do not yet know Him. Both are sports fans who are drawn to the common ground their love of football creates.

The year begins with the season of Advent, when we think of the first coming of Jesus into the world and the way in which it was prepared for his coming. Then follows Christmas, the well-known and popular festival when we remember the Saviour’s birth to a Jewish lady, Mary. This is followed by the Epiphany, when the Lord was first shown to the non-Jewish people, the Gentiles. Quite a significant event for those not of the Jewish faith. It is the first recorded time that the Lord was shown to non-Jewish people (Gentiles), reminding us that he came for everyone. Things move on rapidly to Lent, and the Lord’s life, which leads up to his Crucifixion. Appropriately, the solemnity of Lent and Holy Week is followed by the joyful season of Easter, when we celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord. Forty days on, and we celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord. It is not long after the Ascension that the church celebrates Pentecost (or Whitsun), when the Holy Spirit of God descended on the church and kick-started it into action—action that continues to this day! As you may know, the rest of the year, up until Advent, is taken up by the season of Trinity, with much teaching and many commemorations. I hope that you enjoy this tour through the Christian year and that it deepens and makes more relevant your practice of faith in Christ Crucified, Risen, and Ascended.

When everything is on the line, great men turn to strength and faith—in football and in life. In Guts, Grace, and Glory Dr. Jim Grassi shows how to incorporate faith and endurance on a daily basis—not just to win at football, but to win at life. Anecdotes from the greatest players in the game—Johnny Unitas, Tim Tebow, Paul Bear Bryant, RGIII, Bryan "Bart" Starr, Matt Hasselbeck, and more—and their coaches demonstrate how glory, on and off the field, hinges on a solid relationship with God and the guts with which one plays out life’s challenges. The book touches on several life-affirming topics including setting your heart and mind on the eternal, living your life as a model of Christ, and building a legacy that lasts.