Everyone faces adversity. Even professional athletes. It’s how we face these difficulties that defines us. In First Down Devotions II, Del Duduit shares how some of our favorite NFL players have overcome life’s challenges, and how we can too, using God’s own playbook as our guide. Another winner from a gifted author and encourager. —Bruce A. Stewart, award-winning author of Sing Me Something Happy In today’s world, the word “hero” has lost its luster and impact. Young people and sports fans in general are told that statistics and performance on the field is what makes an athlete “hero” material. In First Down Devotions II, Del Duduit shows us that an athlete’s performance and character off the field has far more impact than any of their on-the-field exploits. A hero is made by their character, their conviction, and their caring; not who media pundits tell us our heroes should be. First Down Devotions II gives sports fans of all ages examples of extraordinary athletes who shine their brightest through the way they live their lives of faith and caring for their fellow man. With each short story, I found myself considering various traits and actions that I am encouraged to add to my life. —J. D. Wininger, author Del leads the reader to the greatest championship in First Down Devotions II—being a champion for Christ. Each devotion gives the reader a look at their heroes from the field behind the curtain, highlighting their faith even more than their play on the field. As one of the greatest sportswriters of our time, Del tells the story and adds applicable truths to move you from the sidelines to the end zone in your faith. Every football fan needs a copy of First Down Devotions II as it ensures your life in Christ is a Hall-of-Fame caliber walk with Christ. —Andy Clapp, pastor and author of Midnight, Christmas Eve In First Down Devotions II, respected author and journalist Del Duduit has developed a resource that provides biblical insight (which always withstands the test of time) and applicable truths that will benefit any reader spiritually. —Robert Brooks, Athletes in Action Pro Ministry, NFL Chaplain
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