Christianity is not a spectator sport!
The dedication and perseverance needed to live a vibrant Christian life is similar to that of an athlete preparing for competition. To be a follower of Christ means to be in the game - to live an active and purposeful spiritual life. And like an athlete, we need coaching in order to train successfully.

Author and sports enthusiast Kathy Johnston shares excerpts from the lives of various athletes, and points out that the same disciplines and strategies used in their training are necessary elements for spiritual development. She not only shows you how to incorporate these qualities into your life, but also assures you that your Heavenly Coach will empower you to finish your race well.

Kathy Johnston enjoys athletics and hopes to still be on the tennis court when she's 80! She and her husband, Charlie, currently are on staff with the Navigators in Omaha, Neb. Kathy devotes most of her time to leading small-group Bible studies and mentoring women. A speaker at week-end retreats and special events for women, she has co-authored Facing Choices and has written articles for Discipleship Journal and other periodicals.

Contents:

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     1. Go for It - Motivation to Enter God's Race
       - Heb. 12:1
     2. Give It All You've Got - Zeal to Excel for God
        - 1 Cor. 9:24
     3. Listen to the Coach - Submission to Christ's
          Authority - Heb. 12:2
     4. Keep the Rules - Obedience - 2 Timothy 2:5
     5. Work Out a Game Plan - Setting Goals
        - Phil. 3:13-14
     6. Get Into shape - Disciplines of the Christian Life
       - 1 Timothy 4:7-8
     7. Work as a Team - Relating in the Body of Christ
        - Romans 12: 3-5
     8. Be a Good Sport - Character Under Pressure
        - 1 Timothy 6:11-12
     9. Take a Time Out - Regrouping with God
       - Isaiah 40:30-31
   10. Scout Your Opponent - Knowing Your Enemy
       - Gal. 5:7-8
   11. Hang in There - Persevering in Adversity
       - Acts 20:24
   12. Go for the Gold - Finishing Well - 2 Timothy 4:7-8
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