| First and Goal: What Football Taught Me about Never Giving Up Contributor(s): Byrne, Jake (Author), Michael, H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0736961895 ISBN-13: 9780736961899 Publisher: Harvest House Publishers OUR PRICE: $12.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Religious - Christian - Devotional & Prayer |
| Dewey: 242.632 |
| LCCN: 2014038257 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (0.40 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Boy's Interest - Topical - Teen - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jake Byrne dreamed of playing professional football. He had the size, the talent, the drive...but at age 14, he found out he also had type 1 diabetes. Still, Jake was determined to reach his goal. And God was determined to guide and empower him all along the way. Jake's journey to the NFL is the backdrop for this collection of inspiring devotions based on nearly a hundred football terms. Jake takes you to the weight room, practice field, and even across the goal line. You'll feel as if you're lined up next to him, facing a very large defender you're about to take down. He also includes Scripture and then ties up each story in a way that feels real and encouraging. You'll discover...
These quick daily readings will help you press through your own difficulties and experience God's dream for you. |
Contributor Bio(s): Byrne, Jake: - Jake Byrne has battled with type 1 diabetes since a young teen and has since been proactive combating the disease and mentoring diabetic youth. He played football for the University of Wisconsin as a tight end and went on to compete in the NFL. Originally with the New Orleans Saints in 2012, Jake has also been a Houston Texan, Kansas City Chief, and San Diego Charger. |