So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31
Does God actually care about how the Waterford high School football team, the Badgers, or the Packers are doing this year?
God’s word tells us to do everything for God’s glory, and that includes playing and watching sports. This books helps us see how we can enjoy sports as a gift from God and as a means of maturing in faith.
While this book is geared almost entirely to those who play sports it can also be very helpful for those who watch them as well. We live in a culture where boys and men are particularly vulnerable to the idolatrous worship of sports and athletes, therefore I think this book is essential reading for fathers of athletes, teenaged boys, and coaches. I also think the author has a message that can be adapted and applied to anyone who strives for excellence in any field because it 
forces us to answer the question: Who is being gloried by my efforts? Me, Myself, and I… or God?
Here are some of the endorsements:
A new, eye-opening look into sports and the gift from God that sports really are. It has helped adjust my perspective to see how God uses sports to reveal the hidden sin in my heart.”
— STEVE BOSDOSH, Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher; PGA golf instructor; contributor to Golf Magazine and Sports Illustrated
“As I am a father of three boys, pastor and minister to professional athletes,
Altrogge’s book provided for me sound biblical principles for enjoying the
‘game day’ as well as seeing sports as a tool for sanctification. I wish Stephen’s
book were around when Jesus saved my life while playing college football. In
a neglected area of discourse Game Day and the Glory of God brings a gospel-
centered voice to one of America’s biggest idols. Humorous stories coupled
with serious self-reflection, this work is a valuable resource to have as well as
a practical guide to many aspects of ministry.”
— GARY SHAVEY, pastor at Mars Hill Church and chaplain for the Seattle Mariners
“What a wonderful and refreshing take on sports that brings God to the
position where he should be: Head Coach, Manager, Commissioner! Stephen
makes clear God is in every part of our sporting lives. We may think the
score of the game is important, but God is only concerned about the score of
the game in victory over the enemy (that does not mean the Cowboys). This
book is a blessing for anyone who has or needs perspective. Stephen himself
is blessed, though the Lord has placed on his heart the Pittsburgh Pirates.”
— DAVID STEIN, talk radio host, A Celebration of Life Through Sports
“I could relate to a lot of what Stephen wrote on these pages—sports are often
just a shrine to Self, and that manifests itself in an all-encompassing desire
to be The Best. That said, there is still much to enjoy and value in sports,
and this book will help parents, coaches, and young athletes form a biblical
perspective on the games they play.”
—TED KLUCK, author, ESPN.com contributor
You can order the book by clicking HERE.
You can read an interview with the author HERE.
You can read the author’s blog by clicking HERE.
You can read a positive book review by clicking HERE.
You can download the first chapter entitled A life For the Glory of God in PDF format by clicking HERE.
C.J. Mahaney recently preached a sermon based on 1 Corinthians 10:31 entitled Don’t Waste Your Sports. Click HERE to listen to the sermon or download it in MP3 format (57 minutes).
