The Reason For Sports: A Christian Fanifesto
This is not your normal sports book. Nor is it your normal Christian  book. Here's to some abnormal reading then for those seeking a different point of  view.-Kenny Mayne, ESPN sports journalistTed Kluck helps us  think about sports Christianly without the Christian clichés and worn-out  sports piety. He's an athlete and a fan whose writing implicitly reminds us why  God created sports: for the joy of play.-Mark Galli, Senior managing editor,Christianity TodayTed Kluck is passionate about sports. He's  even more passionate about the gospel. You won't read any athletic rags-to-riches  stories or find any cheesy quotes about 'leaving 100% on the field' inThe  Reason for Sports. Instead, you'll find insights into God, the gospel, and the  sometimes crazy, sometimes wonderful world of sports.-Stephen Altrogge,  Author ofGame Day for the Glory of GodTed makes it clear that  while we do love our sports, the only real sports joy is found when honoring Jesus  Christ. With much humor and much love, Ted gives enlightening and biting perspective  on the athletes and events we remember most. What a treat to be convicted of our  own idolotry of sports and, at the same time, laugh out loud! How can you not embrace  a book that quotes both Allen Iverson and J. C. Ryle? Not a lot of sports guys reference  19th century evangelicals. (Ryle, that is . . . not Iverson.)-David Stein,  Host, Sporting News Radio NetworkMost Christian books on sports are books  about Christians playing sports. Not enough are books that give a Christian view  on sports. This book fills the gap admirably. The writing is funny, honest, and  provocative, and the subject matter is relentlessly interesting. Ted Kluck knows  sports and knows how to write. We need more books like this one.-Kevin  DeYoung, Author ofJust Do Something