Download or read book God s Girls in Sports written by Holly Page and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2009-03-15 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book for athletes, parents and coaches that explores controversial and important issues about girls' athletics in today's culture.
Download or read book Playing for God written by Annie Blazer and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2015-07-24 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When sports ministry first emerged in the 1950s and 1960s, its founders imagined male celebrity athletes as powerful salespeople who could deliver a message of Christian strength: “If athletes can endorse shaving cream, razor blades, and cigarettes, surely they can endorse the Lord, too,” reasoned Fellowship of Christian Athletes founder Don McClanen. But combining evangelicalism and sport did much more than serve as an advertisement for religion: it gave athletes the opportunity to think about the embodied experiences of sport as a way to experience intimate connection with the divine. As sports ministry developed, it focused on individual religious experiences and downplayed celebrity sales power, opening the door for female Christian athletes to join and eventually dominate sports ministry. Today, women are the majority of participants in sports ministry in the United States. In Playing for God, Annie Blazer offers an exploration of the history and religious lives of Christian athletes, showing that evangelical engagement with popular culture can carry unintended consequences. When sport became an avenue for embodied worship, it forced a reckoning with evangelical teachings about the body. Female Christian athletes increasingly turned to their own bodies to understand their religious identity, and in so doing, came to question evangelical mainstays on gender and sexuality. What was once a male-dominated masculinist project of sports engagement became a female-dominated movement that challenged evangelical ideas on femininity, marriage hierarchy, and the sinfulness of homosexuality. Though evangelicalism has not changed sporting culture, for those involved in sports ministry, sport has changed evangelicalism.
Download or read book God s Girl Says Yes written by Wynter Pitts and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great Things Happen When Girls Say Yes to God Every Christian parent wants their daughter to make good decisions as she grows into an adult. Wynter Pitts, a mother of four young girls, is no exception and she wants to help your tween daughter, age 8-12, make choices that honor God and protect her heart and soul. Smart choices begin with one word. Yes. When your daughter says yes to God in every area of her life, the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—will take hold in her heart and soul, bringing her happiness and blessing those around her. In her signature conversational style, Wynter teaches your tween girl how God can help her make good decisions and where to find solid examples from Scripture and specifically, from the life of Jesus. When girls say yes to God, He can do amazing things in their life. For more information on this title, visit godsgirlsaysyes.com.
Download or read book The Christian Athlete written by Dwayne K. Smith and published by Tate Pub & Enterprises Llc. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this day and age, competition, most visibly in sports, often brings out the worst in people. Many athletes and fans seem compelled to do things that cheat sports of their purpose-of God's purpose. This leads Christians to wonder how it is possible to bring honor to God in the world of sports today. Christian athletes in every sport have to ask: What is the true function of sports? Is it possible to hold fast to Christian values and be a competitive athlete? Is it acceptable to let Christian values slide during competition? Dwayne K. Smith answers these questions and more in his exceptional book, The Christian Athlete-Honoring God in Sports, a must read for every athlete, coach, fan, and parent with children in sports. A coach himself, Smith combines stories and humor with powerful insights on subjects that athletes and coaches deal with on a regular basis, such as handling failure, battling laziness, and glorifying God with our bodies. Take a time out to become The Christian Athlete you were meant to be-honoring God in the sports you love
Download or read book Power Up for Girls written by Dave Branon and published by Our Daily Bread Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether she plays church softball, beach volleyball, high school or college basketball, or is a fan who wields a mean remote watching her favorite sport, the girl who loves sports will enjoy and benefit from these sports-themed devotionals. Each page-length reading takes her into the world of women athletes where sports mirror life and teach timeless and invaluable truths. Each devotional features a point of emphasis, a verse for the day, a related Scripture reading, and "game plan" application questions.
Download or read book Gods at Play written by Tom Callahan and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully observed narrative of American sport: character, grit, tragedy, unremarked heroism, and, always, the illuminating story behind the story. As a columnist for Time magazine, among many other publications, Tom Callahan witnessed an extraordinary number of defining moments in American sport across four decades. He takes us from Roberto Clemente clinching his 3,000th, and final, regular-season hit in Pittsburgh; to ringside for the Muhammad Ali–George Foreman fight in Zaire; and to Arthur Ashe announcing, at a news conference, that he’d tested positive for HIV. There are also little-known private moments: Joe Morgan whispering thank you to a virtually blind Jackie Robinson on the field at the 1972 World Series, or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar saying he was more interested in being a good man than in being the greatest basketball player. Brimming with colorful vignettes and enlivened by Callahan’s eye for detail, Gods at Play offers surprising portraits of the most celebrated names in sports. Roger Rosenblatt calls Callahan “the most complete sportswriter in America. He knows the most and writes the best."
Download or read book Sport of the Gods written by Matt Butts and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2012-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Orleans, 1973: There's a monster on the loose, a fiendish killer terrorizing the city like a modern day Jack the Ripper. Six innocent young women have been raped and murdered and the body count is still climbing! Nick Eismann isn't covering that story: he's investigating suspicious deaths in the athletic department. But the ripper's gruesome spree becomes his top priority when the police finally come up with a suspect - because it's him!
Download or read book The Sport of the Gods written by Paul Laurence Dunbar and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-04-22 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sport of the Gods is a novel set in the United States in the late nineteenth century. It chronicles the tribulations of the Oakleys, an African American family of four, as they struggle to survive and maintain their integrity in a Southern town and then in New York City. Prejudice, provincialism, and temptation take their tolls, and the justice system stands ever ready to grab the losers. This was Paul Laurence Dunbar’s final novel, published first in the May 1901 issue of Lipincott’s Monthly Magazine. In 1902, Dodd, Mead & Co. published it as a book.
Download or read book Of Gods and Games written by William J. Baker and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That Americans take to sports with a spiritual fervor is no secret. Athletics has even been called a civil religion for how it permeates our daily lives as we chase our own dreams of glory or watch others compete. Few would deny our national devotion to sports; however, many would gloss over it as all of a piece. To do that, as William J. Baker shows us, is to miss the fascinating variety of experiences at the intersection of sports and religion—and the ramifications of such on a national citizenry defined, as Baker writes, “by the team they cheer on Saturday and the church they attend on Sunday.” With nods to modern and ancient history, Baker looks at the ever-changing relationship between faith and sports through vignettes about devout athletes, coaches, and journalists. Of Gods and Games offers an accessible entrée into some of the larger issues embedded in American culture’s sports–religion connection. Baker first considers two Christian athletes who have engaged sports and religion on fundamentally different terms: Shelly Pennefather, one of the dominant women’s basketball players of the late 1980s, who left the sport for life as a cloistered nun; and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow, who has used his college and pro football careers as a platform for evangelizing. In discussing basketball coach Dean Smith (University of North Carolina) and football coaches Steve Spurrier (University of South Carolina) and Bill McCartney (University of Colorado) Baker looks at how each strove to honor faith amid sometimes complicated personal lives and ever-crushing professional demands. Finally, Baker looks at how faith inspired such sportswriters as Grantland Rice, who sprinkled his stories with religious allusions, and Watson Spoelstra, who struck a deal with God at his daughter’s deathbed (she recovered) and subsequently devoted his off-hours and retirement years to charity work.
Download or read book The Sport of the Gods written by Paul Laurence Dunbar and published by Standard Ebooks. This book was released on 2022-09-05T01:11:59Z with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sport of the Gods is a novel set in the United States in the late nineteenth century. It chronicles the tribulations of the Oakleys, an African American family of four, as they struggle to survive and maintain their integrity in a Southern town and then in New York City. Prejudice, provincialism, and temptation take their tolls, and the justice system stands ever ready to grab the losers. This was Paul Laurence Dunbar’s final novel, published first in the May 1901 issue of Lipincott’s Monthly Magazine. In 1902, Dodd, Mead & Co. published it as a book. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.
Download or read book God s Girls written by Karen H. Whiting and published by Rosekidz. This book was released on 2000 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Just add heart, hands and imagination to make crafts to keep, crafts to give. Make yourself beautiful and make God your friend.--Cover
Download or read book God Girls and Guys written by Robin Marsh and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following their popular devotional for teen girls, God, Girls, and Getting Connected, award-winning news anchor Robin Marsh, and Miss America 2007, Lauren Nelson, now help young women shape a healthy, biblical perspective on dating, emotions, and love. With humor, Christ-centered counsel, and straight-talk to girls, Robin and Lauren share openly about their early dating misconceptions and their discovery of God’s Word as the best guide for every girl. Personal stories and relevant chapter topics encourage and empower young women to make smart, godly choices. What is love? How do I become the girl God wants me to be? What does godly dating look like? How far is too far? What's he really thinking? Does a perfect guy or perfect relationship exist? This fresh resource honors the dreams and questions of today’s girl with a clear look at God’s hope for their heart.
Download or read book Mysteries and Miracles Chimneys Gods Sport and The Yearling The Secret of Chimneys The Sport of the Gods The Yearling written by Agatha Christie and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-06-21 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 1: The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie [ASIN: B09Y349HT9] Unlock the secrets of intrigue with "The Secret of Chimneys" by Agatha Christie. Follow the twists and turns of this classic mystery as Christie masterfully weaves a tale of deception, murder, and unexpected revelations at the enigmatic Chimneys. Book 2: The Sport of the Gods by Paul Laurence Dunbar [ASIN: B09YDFLNTF] Witness the harsh realities of life and the pursuit of dreams in "The Sport of the Gods" by Paul Laurence Dunbar. Dunbar's powerful novel explores the challenges faced by an African American family in the pursuit of a better life, revealing the complexities of societal expectations and personal aspirations. Book 3: The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings [ASIN: B09QXJTD5Q] Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Florida with "The Yearling" by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the poignant coming-of-age story of a young boy and his bond with a fawn, exploring themes of loss, love, and the cycles of nature.
Download or read book Sport of the gods written by John Cournos and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Christian Athlete written by Brian Smith and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Christian Athlete is a gospel-centered guide that assists athletes who identify as Christians and are seeking to understand how to practically apply their faith to their sport. Athletes desire—and deserve—a more substantive expression of the Christian faith in the context of sport, but they don’t know what it looks like or where to turn to learn more. Author Brian Smith shares his story as an athlete and coach, and his experience working with high-level athletes in the last decade to help readers better understand how to integrate faith and sport by: Assisting those who want a wide-angled understanding of how to live the Christian faith in the context of sports Walking through the many questions Christian athletes ask about winning, losing, injuries, practice, and everything in between Moving Christian athletes from simply having clichéd spiritual sayings decorating their bodies or t-shirts to actually living out their faith through all the opportunities their sport offers them The Christian Athlete will show readers how to live out a biblical perspective on athletics and urge them to engage in the gifts they are given to glorify God whether they are the team MVP or riding the bench.
Download or read book The Sport of the Gods EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition written by Paul Laurence Dunbar and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2006 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Sport of the Gods Illustrated written by Paul Laurence Dunbar and published by Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing. This book was released on 2023-01-04 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sport of the Gods is a novel by Paul Laurence Dunbar, first published in 1902, centered on American urban black life. Forced to leave the South, a family falls apart amid the harsh realities of Northern inner city life in this examination of the forces that extinguish the dreams of African Americans.
