Devotions From The World Of Sports

Name: Devotions From The World Of Sports
Brand: David C Cook
SKU: 3033X
Price: 15.53 USD
Availability: InStock
Author: John Hillman
ISBN: 9780781430333

By: John Hillman, Kathy Hillman

Product Description

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A daily devotional filled with insights for sports fans of all ages! The world of sports is filled with special moments that teach us about life. No matter what your sport of choice you'll find the stories in this book fascinating. Learn from the successes and failures of athletes like...Ken Griffey, Jr., Chris Evert, Michael Jordan, John Elway, and many more. Each of the 365 devotionals takes a look at an event in sports history, then relates that event to a basic Christian truth that will help you grow spiritually. A glossary of sports terms is included.

Product Information

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Title: Devotions From The World Of Sports
By: John Hillman, Kathy Hillman
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 384
Vendor: David C Cook
Publication Date: 1998

Dimensions: 9 X 6 X 3/4 (inches)
Weight: 1 pound 2 ounces
ISBN: 078143033X
ISBN-13: 9780781430333
Series: Devotions From World
Stock No: WW3033X

Publisher's Description

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How can you reach an enthusiastic young sports fan—particularly boys—with biblical truth? Try this daily devotional that is full of sports history, heroes, and anecdotes that direct teen readers to scriptural principles.

Author Bio

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John Hillman, a CPA and authority on sports history, devotes his energies to consulting and writing. His articles have appeared in Junior Baseball, Boys Quest, and Sports Collectors Digest. John covers Central Texas sports for the Dallas Morning News and contributes to the religion and living sections of the Arlington Morning News. The Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) selected him as its 1998 Sportswriter of the Year. Kathy Hillman, an avid sports fan, serves as Associate Professor and Acquisitions and Collection Development Librarian for Baylor University where she was named Outstanding Faculty in 1999. She also holds positions on the University Athletics Council and the Women's Athletic Cabinet. Kathy leads conferences and has written over fifty articles for Woman's Missionary Union, which she has served in varying capacities since 1981. The Hillmans have two sons, Marshall and Michael, and a daughter, Holly. They reside in Waco, Texas, actively involved in Columbus Avenue Baptist Church.