Outrun the Bear: Reflections on the Intersection of Sports and God
byKurvits
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<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>