Author: Sean McCann
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340229910
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 120

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Author: Neel Sinha
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1529004918
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 189

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In 2016, Aizawl Football Club was relegated to the second division of I-League and the coach of Mumbai Football Club, Khalid Jamil, was sacked. They joined forces and became champions of the league in 2017! This is one of the most fascinating turnaround stories in Indian sports. How did the underdogs achieve such an amazing feat? In Goals of Glory, Neel Sinha tells us not just about this wonderful victory but also traces the evolution of the ‘beautiful game’ and its support base in Mizoram in the past four decades. The book explores the interesting coincidences which brought together the winning combination and leaves us with an inspiring story of determination, passion and grit which conquered all odds.

Author: Robert Rigby
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 055255409X
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 306

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The saga of young professional soccer player Santiago Muez continues in this final installment in the Goal trilogy, in which Santi plays for Argentina in the World Cup.

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Publisher: Gospel Light Publications
ISBN: 0830754636
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 262

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“No guts no glory” the saying goes. But how far do “guts” go in the midst of physical feats of great strength? Learn from at least a dozen Christian, Olympic gold-medal winners and Olympic contenders who tell their inspirational stories of finding God along their roads to glory. Experience the sweat and passion that goes into the making of a world-class athlete, while learning of these Christians’ ultimate goals as competitive athletes and servants of God. For sixty days, plunge into each athlete’s most personal moments at the games through each chapter’s combination of worship, praise and evangelism. Run, jump and dive into these athletic experiences that reveal the role of friendship, the necessity of hard work and that teach the concepts of dedication and sacrifice. Learn of these athletes’ preparation, pre-competition thoughts, faith and how each athlete has placed his or her dependence on God.

Author: Robbie Fowler
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
ISBN: 1788701127
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 311

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Born in Liverpool in 1975, Robbie Fowler became a club icon by the time he was eighteen. Now, he takes us through the games that have shaped his life and football philosophy, more than 25 years after he first signed as a professional. Engaging, personal and revealing, Robbie opens up about his astounding achievements, the price of fame and the regrets and struggles of being a professional footballer. From Hillsborough to Madrid, via the cup treble, that goal line celebration, Houllier, Benítez, Klopp and more, Robbie explains his thinking about the modern game. Inviting readers inside the dressing room, he shares stories of legendary teammates like Rush, McManaman and Gerrard, as well as his rise to football's top table. What inspired him to play the beautiful game? How did he get back up after the injuries that blighted his career? What gave him the drive to keep going and pursue his dreams? My Life in Football is the inspiring story of a local boy who became a legend.

Author: Robert Rigby
Publisher: Clarion Books
ISBN: 9780152059217
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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The saga of young professional soccer player Santiago Muez continues in this final installment in the Goal trilogy, in which Santi plays for Argentina in the World Cup.

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Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 1441224793
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 229

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"No guts no glory" the saying goes. But how far do "guts" go in the midst of physical feats of great strength? Learn from at least a dozen Christian Olympic gold-medal winners and Olympic contenders who tell their inspirational stories of finding God along their roads to glory. Experience the sweat and passion that goes into the making of a world-class athlete, while learning of these Christians' ultimate goals as competitive athletes and servants of God. For sixty days, plunge into each athlete's most personal moments at the games through each chapter's combination of worship, praise, and evangelism. Run, jump, and dive into these athletic experiences that reveal the role of friendship and the necessity of hard work as they teach the concepts of dedication and sacrifice. Learn of these athletes' preparation, pre-competition thoughts, faith, and how each athlete has placed his or her dependence on God.

Author: Dr. James E. Lester
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1098046862
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 204

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Staircase to Glory has great meaning, and the purpose was due to a strong yearning to spread God's word through the author's formal education, life experiences, and to teach how one can accept the Lord as your savior by taking simple steps, like steps up a staircase. By setting goals, instilling strong ethics, and good morals, you are fulfilling God's role here on earth. This book is about goals and goal setting in today's world for the individual and business/workplace. The goals we set in comparison to ethics and morals is needed to reach our heavenly home. It also goes into strict detail of the author's own life experiences and how he made it to his current relationship with God. The journey from which he has traveled in an early age to the present has been very overwhelming at times, but the Lord was with him. The drama of life is portrayed along with scripture researched to help move on and continue to achieve goals. The book has many angles to dealing with life and life's barriers and finally a clear, simple plan to get you to climb the staircase to glory.

Author: Jim Grassi
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400321212
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 225

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When everything is on the line, great men turn to strength and faith—in football and in life. In Guts, Grace, and Glory Dr. Jim Grassi shows how to incorporate faith and endurance on a daily basis—not just to win at football, but to win at life. Anecdotes from the greatest players in the game—Johnny Unitas, Tim Tebow, Paul Bear Bryant, RGIII, Bryan "Bart" Starr, Matt Hasselbeck, and more—and their coaches demonstrate how glory, on and off the field, hinges on a solid relationship with God and the guts with which one plays out life’s challenges. The book touches on several life-affirming topics including setting your heart and mind on the eternal, living your life as a model of Christ, and building a legacy that lasts.

Author: Mark Batterson
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310346924
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 241

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With over one million copies sold, New York Times bestseller The Circle Maker is a must-read for revolutionizing your prayer life. Get ready to experience new breakthroughs, knowing that bold prayers honor God and God honors bold prayers. Do you ever sense that there's far more to prayer than what you're experiencing? Are you praying over your impossible dreams and greatest fears? Do you feel like something is holding you back in your prayer life? It's time you learned from the legend of Honi the Circle Maker. When his land was drought-stricken in ancient times, Honi ha-M'agel drew a circle in the sand, stepped inside it, and wouldn't budge until God answered his petition for rain. Honi's story transformed author Mark Batterson's own experience with prayer and inspired him to document his journey to praying more powerful prayers in The Circle Maker. Sharing inspiring stories from modern-day circle makers as well as his own experiences, Mark imparts the timeless wisdom and encouragement you need to: Discern God's will for your life Uncover your heart's hidden desires Pursue God-sized dreams Connect with God in fresh ways Deepen your faith and your relationship with prayer Draw prayer circles around your family, your community, your challenges, and your dreams This updated and expanded edition of The Circle Maker also includes new insights about the ways that God answers prayer along with stories that add convincing proof to the reality that God is able to do exceedingly far greater than all we could ask or imagine. Learn for yourself that drawing prayer circles around our dreams isn't just a way that we accomplish great things for God--it's a way that God accomplishes great things in us.