{"product_id":"first-and-goal-what-football-taught-me-about-never-giving-up-paperback","title":"First and Goal: What Football Taught Me about Never Giving Up - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJake Byrne\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eH. Michael\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJake 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStill, Jake was determined to reach his goal. And God was determined to guide and empower him all along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJake'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...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhat to do when God calls an \u003ci\u003eaudible\u003c\/i\u003e in your life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to respond when God puts you on \u003ci\u003especial teams\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhy prayer is never an \u003ci\u003eincomplete\u003c\/i\u003e pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese quick daily readings will help you press through your own difficulties and experience God's dream for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJake Byrne\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45605890621484,"sku":"9780736961899","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/first-and-goal-what-football-taught-me-about-never-giving-up-paperback","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}