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Get in Great Spiritual Shape · Quotes from famous athletes · One year of faith-building devotions · #1 best-selling Bible translation Sports Stories That Take You to the Heart of God’s StoryNo wonder the Bible uses sports to illustrate its principles—the sports world is filled with stunning, powerful metaphors for Biblical truths! The Sports Devotional Bible will open your eyes to the spiritual lessons contained in the sports you love. From the stamina and speed of Olympic racing, to the raw combat of pro football, to the beauty and grace of figure skating, this Bible brings God’s Word to life with dramatic insights from the lives of professional athletes, coaches, and announcers. Drawing from Sports Spectrum magazine’s vast storehouse of information on Christian athletes, editor Dave Branon presents a devotional best-of-the-best from the exploits and testimonies of popular sports figures. The Sports Devotional Bible includes:A year’s-worth of daily insights and weekend readings designed to drive home the lessons of Scripture with inspiring stories from all corners of the world of sports Special feature articles showing how virtues such as character, trust, perspective, discipline, and faith make both great athletes and strong Christians “Time Out” articles that illustrate Biblical principles or explain verses “Power Verses” listing athletes’ favorite verses “Power Verse Plus” featuring thoughts from famous athletes on passages of Scripture Full-color inserts with photos and biographies of sports stars Book introductions, topical index, and reading plans... and more!The riveting stories of hundreds of great Christian athletes and sports figures unlock the Bible’s teachings on faith in God and life on earth.It’s easy to see how athletes can get down and depressed. They live with failure every day. Take for example the troubles that plagued professional golfer Jackie Gallagher-Smith in 1997. She had worked hard in 1996 to get her Tour card, which would have enabled