I love being a part of the BookSneeze program, it allows me to read great books like Living Life In The Zone – A 40-Day Spiritual Game Plan for Men. This is the fourth book that I have reviewed for Thomas Nelson Publishers and with each one I have tried to pick a different genre to review. I have reviewed the following books:
- Green – Ted Dekker – (review)
- What Difference Do it Make? Stories of Hope and Healing – Ron Hall, Denver Moore, and Lynn Vincent – (review)
- 5 Cities that Ruled the World – Douglas Wilson – (review)
I took a risk when I signed up for this book, but it was a risk that I feel really paid off. I am not usually the type of person that likes to have his hand held while studying the Bible, but figured I would try this devotional. I am extremely glad that I did. The authors hit on all the major topics facing men today (life, wife, kids, friends, work, and the future) in a format that was easy to read, easy to follow, filled with good examples and scripture, and with homework. It also helped that it used sports as the vehicle to convey the information. A typical devotional for a day followed this format:
- Thought for the Day – a short idea to ponder
- The Coach’s Corner – Discovering the relevance of God’s Word in your life
- The Game Plan – What the Word of God has to say about the day’s topic
- Playmakers – Real-life examples of real men in the real world
- Time Out – Questions for personal reflection
- Today’s Assignment – Action items for the day
- Home-Field Advantage – Praises and concerns you want to bring before God
I would completely recommend this devotional for any male who likes sports and is trying to live his life for God. As I went through this devotional I felt on several occasions that it was speaking directly to a situation that I was facing at that moment in time. Hopefully, you find this devotional as thought provoking and inspiring as I did.
Rating: 5/5