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With their passion for sports, athletes and coaches often view life through a competitive lens. Competitors train, compete, and give their all in order to succeed in their sport. Yet to be the best God has created them to be, competitors must also train their heart. This pocket-sized devotional offers athletes and coaches thirty-one powerful devotions written by competitors, for competitors. They'll gain insight into handling daily challenges and keeping God at the center, not only in their athletics but in every other area of life.

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	04 avril 2017
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781493406210
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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Title Page
Copyright Page
© 2017 by Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Published by Revell
a division of Baker Publishing Group
P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516–6287
www.revellbooks.com
Some material adapted from Heart of a Competitor , published in 2013 by Regal Books
ISBN 978-1-4934-0621-0
Ebook edition created 2017
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the Holman Christian Standard Bible®, copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Holman CSB®, and HCSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.
Scripture quotations labeled ESV are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2011
Scripture quotations labeled NLT are from the Holy Bible , New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Praise for Heart of a Competitor
“Athletics can be a great way to learn lessons about everyday life. But what is really special is when you can take athletic lessons and apply them to your spiritual life. Heart of a Competitor takes a look at how the tests we face as players and coaches can help us grow as Christians.”
Tony Dungy, former head coach, Indianapolis Colts
“In the Heart of a Competitor , you will see that it is just as important to train spiritually as it is to train physically and mentally. When you focus on training the total body, it will take you to the next level.”
Tamika Catchings, WNBA player, the Indiana Fever; founder, Catch the Stars Foundation; four-time Olympic Gold Medalist
“ Heart of a Competitor is an awesome resource for believers—both on and off the field. Life isn’t always about winning a game; it’s about living for the Lord in all that we do. This book helps to keep that in perspective.”
Clayton Kershaw, Major League Baseball pitcher; author, Arise ; National League Cy Young Award Winner (2011)
Contents
Cover 1
Title Page 3
Copyright Page 4
Endorsements 5
Letter from FCA 11
Introduction 13
1. Trust God 19
Mike Fisher
2. Game Face 24
Sean McNamara
3. Never Give Up 29
Jayson Gee
4. Overcome Adversity 34
Tamika Catchings
5. Vision Eyes 39
Dan Britton
6. Love God, Love Others 45
Elana Meyers-Taylor
7. Giving Your All 50
Blake Elder
8. Identity Theft 55
Kerry O’Neill
9. Shine Your Light 60
Tobin Heath
10. Influence with Integrity 65
Adam Wainwright
11. Linger Longer 70
Dan Britton
12. Stay Accountable 75
Clint Hurdle
13. Coming Back after Injury 80
Roger Lipe
14. Gold with God 85
Rex Stump
15. Do the Right Thing 90
Hal Hiatt
16. What’s at Your Center? 95
Joe Matera
17. Play with Purpose 100
Ruth Riley
18. What’s Your Purpose? 105
Brian Roberts
19. Undivided Attention 110
Donna Noonan
20. Eyes on the Target 115
Charlotte Smith
21. Finish the Race 120
Sarah Roberts
22. Grinders 125
Charles Gee
23. Run to Win 130
Sarah Roberts
24. Be Courageous 135
Matt Cullen
25. Single-Handed 140
Charles Gee
26. Answering the Call 145
Adrienne Sherwood
27. Remain in Me 150
Fleceia Comeaux
28. Breaking Free 155
Lauren Holiday
29. Fired Up 160
Jimmy Page
30. Under Authority 165
Sarah Rennicke
31. The Thankful Competitor 170
Dan Britton
Contributors 175
Impacting the World for Christ through Sports 182
Competitor’s Creed 186
Coach’s Creed 188
Back Ads 191
Back Cover 194
Letter from FCA
Dear Teammate,
The mark of a true competitor is found in the heart. Here is where every competitive passion begins and where our relationship with God is grown. These thirty-one devotionals are written from a competitor’s mind-set and include Bible verses to help you understand God’s perspective on key issues. It doesn’t matter if you are a coach or an athlete, if you play on a team or compete on an individual level, these devotions will teach you how to live out your faith as a competitor.
Our hope is that this book will motivate you, over the course of one month, to develop a consistent, focused way of spending time with God, so you will deepen your understanding of His Word and become a true competitor for Jesus Christ. We call these intentional times of reading God’s Word “Training Times.” You can read more about developing a consistent Training Time in the Introduction.
As a competitor, you have been given a tremendous platform from which to influence others. We pray that God will use these devotions to transform your life as a competitor so that you can make an eternal impact for Jesus Christ.
Make an Impact, The Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Introduction
Training Time
In sports, time-outs give athletes and coaches a chance to strategize for upcoming challenges. Similarly, in life, we need to take time-outs to think about our purpose as members of God’s team. FCA is excited to present you with a collection of devotions that will challenge you to play and live for the glory of God. Each devotion is written from an athletic perspective and will encourage you to be more like Christ both on and off the field.
Every day, set aside a special quiet time to be with God. During this spiritual training time, talk to God and let Him speak to you through the Bible. There are many effective methods that can be used for your daily time with God. One method that we recommend is the PRESS method.
The PRESS Method
Pray
Begin your quiet time by thanking God for the new day, and then ask Him to help you learn from what you’re about to read. Prepare yourself by clearing your mind and being quiet before the Lord asking God to settle your heart listening to worship music to prepare your spirit asking God to give you a teachable heart
Read
Begin with the thirty-one devotionals provided in this book. Also, try reading a chapter of Proverbs every day (there are thirty-one chapters in the book of Proverbs, which makes it ideal for daily reading), one psalm, and/or a chapter out of the Old or New Testament. You may consider beginning with one of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John), or one of the shorter letters, such as Ephesians or James.
Examine
Ask yourself the following questions with regard to the passage you read: Teaching: What do I need to know about God, myself, and others? Rebuking: What do I need to stop doing—sins, habits, or selfish patterns? Correcting: What do I need to change in my thoughts, attitudes, or actions? Training: What do I need to do in obedience to God’s leading?
Summarize
Do one of the following: Discover what the passage reveals about God and His character, what it says or promises about you, and what it says or promises about others (such as your parents, friends, or teammates). Write your thoughts down in a personal journal. Rewrite one or two key verses in your own words. Outline what each verse is saying. Give each verse a one-word title that summarizes what it says.
Share
Talk with God about what you’ve learned. Also, take time each day to share with another person what you learned during that day’s study. Having a daily training time is the key to spiritual development. If you commit to working through these thirty-one devotionals over the next month, you will establish this as a habit—one that will be vital to your growth in Christ.
If you are committed to establishing this daily training time with God, fill out the box below.

I will commit to establishing a daily habit of spending time with God.
Signed ____________
Today’s Date ____________
Writers
We have invited athletes, coaches, and team chaplains from all levels (in addition to FCA staff) to contribute their time, talent, and experience in writing these devotions. These writers come from diverse backgrounds and include representatives from a variety of sports, including baseball, soccer, basketball, football, lacrosse, track and field, and others.
Format
Ready A verse or passage of Scripture that focuses or directs your heart and mind. Turn to the Scripture reference in your Bible and read it within the overall context of the passage.
Set A teaching point (a story, training point, or thought taken from a sports perspective) that draws a lesson from the passage.
Go Questions that will help you examine your heart and challenge you to apply God’s truth to your life—on and off the field.
Workout Additional Scripture references to help you dig deeper.
Overtime A closing prayer that will help you commit to the Lord what you have learned.
To receive the daily email devotional “FCA’s Impact Play,” go to www.FCA.org .
1 Trust God
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Ready
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