Outrun the Bear Reflections on the Intersection of Sports and God Kurvits Benno

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O książce Outrun the Bear Reflections on the Intersection of Sports and God

'p'Sports are a microcosm of life. They provide goals to be achieved and obstacles to be
overcome, they yield their share of joy and pain, and they’re a stage upon which the best and
worst of humanity is displayed. They are also a gift of God, one that can be either treasured
or abused.'/p'

'p'In this book, you will:'/p'
'p''ul'
'li'Learn how to fit your sports pursuits into the larger context of life in a healthy
way.'/li'
'li'Be encouraged to reflect on the presence and blessing of God in your sports
endeavours.'/li'
'li'Be challenged to participate in sports in such a way as to bring glory to God.'/li'
'li'Learn how to change to become more of the athlete and person you want to become.'/li'
'/ul''/p'
'p'Drawing from a lifetime in sports and over a decade as a pastor, Benno Kurvits shares his
wealth of experience in 'i'Outrun the Bear'/i', showing that there is a way for us to enjoy
sports, and to seek to excel at them, while honouring both God and our fellow man in the
process.'/p'

'p'''i'Outrun the Bear'/i' makes a strong statement of the power of faith to shape and
strengthen athletes, coaches, and everyone else in the sport experiences of life.”'br'
—Dave Mantel'br'
Athletic Director, Redeemer University College'/p'