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Birdies, Bogeys & Blessings: 30 Days of Devotions for the Godly Golfer (March 2024)

See You on the 19th Hole Golf is one of the most difficult sports to play well. But practicing the sport can promote honesty, integrity, and patience. Golf can be enjoyed in an afternoon with your buddies, your family, or even business partners. A golfer can experience both euphoria and disappointment on the same hole. Being good at this sport requires endurance, humility, and practice. The same can be applied to your daily walk with the Lord. Read about what some of the most famous golfers to play the game have to say about the sport, the God they love, and the faith required to hit a hole-in-one on and off the course.

 

 

 

 

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Goal Line Devotions: Stories of Faith from NFL’s BEST (release TBA)

Del Duduit

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Buckeye Believer: 40 Days of Devotions for the Ohio State Faithful

“In Buckeye Believer, Del Duduit brings many exciting OSU game moments back to life. He shows how we can take the lessons learned from some of the Buckeyes’ best plays and apply them to our spiritual lives.” — Jim Tressel, president of Youngstown State University & former National Championship winning head football coach for The Ohio State Buckeyes.

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Dugout Devotions 
(Stars of the Faith Series)

Dugout Devotions inspires you to stand in the batter’s box and knock the curveball out of the park in your own life.

These unique interview-based devotions offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the spiritual lives of many Major League Baseball players. Recounting their successes both on and off the diamond, you’ll see the players who inspire you to turn to God for inspiration. Their struggles are real, just like yours. Their challenges could knock them down, except for their faith in God.

Read the inspirational stories of some of your favorite MLB players and coaches such as:

  • Brian Dozier
  • Clint Hurdle
  • Clayton Kershaw
  • Aaron Judge
  • Albert Pujols
    and many more!

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First Down Devotions
(Stars of the Faith Series)

It’s third and inches. The quarterback takes the snap. He looks. He throws. It’s a . . . First Down!

It’s true. Fans love a good game. And we love players who inspire us. But who inspires the players? Who do they look to for guidance?

First Down Devotions takes an inside look at popular National Football League players, coaches, and the people who help shape them to explore their successes both on and off the gridiron. Recounting personal stories about their walk with Jesus Christ, these superstars serve God and provide positive stories to share with friends, children, and sports fans.

Through daily devotions, these players and coaches will inspire you once more, but this time it will be you on the field of life. Get ready to score a touchdown in your own spiritual life.

Read inspirational stories about:

  • Benjamin Watson
  • Ben Roethlisberger
  • Kurt Warner
  • DeAndre Hopkins
  • Andy Dalton
    and many more!

This book won first place in the Devotional category at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Selah Awards in November 2020.

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Michigan Motivations: A Year of Inspiration with the University of Michigan Wolverines

Co-written with Cyle Young

Over the past century, the Wolverines have created heroes and legends that excite both the young and old. From the first football game in 1879 to the hundreds of thousands of faithful fans that cheer on the most triumphant program in college football history, University of Michigan football has an undeniable legacy.

In Michigan Motivations: A Year of Inspiration with the University of Michigan Wolverines, authors Cyle Young and Del Duduit relive the most famous moments and show readers how they too can overcome adversity, find success, understand true teamwork, and much more. A year’s worth of weekly stories will motivate and inspire, showcasing legendary players like Tom Harmon, Anthony Carter, Desmond Howard, Charles Woodson, and Tom Brady. Along the way, readers will also appreciate the Wolverine persistence that drove a 1934 team MVP to become the 38th President of the United States, and they will learn to apply that same Michigan character in their own life.

Michigan Motivations is for every fan that bleeds Maize and Blue. Rejoice at the stories that reveal come-from-behind victories, sigh at surprise losses, and scratch your head at how Ohio State went to the Rose Bowl in 1974.

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Alabama Devotions: Inspirational Stories from T-Town

Few cities in sports have been able to claim that nickname. Boston. Pittsburgh. Green Bay. Add Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to that list!

With more than five NCAA national championships since 2009, the Alabama football team certainly deserves its spot among the greatest in sports history. And, of course, Bama fans love to relive the glory moments—long runs by a star running back, deep passes from a Heisman-winning quarterback, key stops by an All-American defender.

Relive some of those key plays and pivotal moments in Alabama Devotions and let award-winning sportswriter Del Duduit show you something deeper about each. You’ll discover there is more than just victory on the football field. These forty devotions highlight a memorable biblical or spiritual lesson in each play dear to the hearts of Bama fans.

So, grab your foam finger, put on your face paint, and relive your favorite plays with an added biblical twist.

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Bama Believer

What football fan doesn’t love a winning team?
What fan doesn’t feel some pain for their team as they walk off the field after a loss?
But could there be more to the wins and losses than what happens on the field?

Bama Believer celebrates the longstanding, prestigious, and hard-fought Alabama football legacy. This forty-day devotional will have fans cheering as each chapter relives key football moments. Highlighting a specific game, play, or situation, author and sportswriter Del Duduit takes these pivotal moments and shows fans something deeper. As fans travel through key plays, they’ll be encouraged to celebrate the wins and losses and embrace a memorable biblical or spiritual lesson.

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Auburn Devotions: Inspirational Stories from The Plains

With a winning percentage that ranks among the top fifteen in college football history, Auburn has given its fans much to cheer about for more than one hundred years. Two NCAA championships. More than 15 conferences titles. Nearly eight hundred wins. Three Heisman trophy winners.

With good reason, fans love their Tigers. They win—and win often.

In Auburn Devotions, award-winning sportswriter Del Duduit will show you there’s more than just victory on the football field. These forty devotions highlight a memorable biblical or spiritual lesson in each play dear to the hearts of Tigers fans.

So, grab your foam finger, put on your burnt orange and navy-blue face paint, and relive your favorite plays with an added biblical twist.

 

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Auburn Believer

What football fans don’t love to see their team win?
What fans don’t feel a little pain for their team as they walk off the field after a loss?
But could there be more to the wins and losses than what happens on the field?

Auburn Believer celebrates the longstanding, prestigious, and hard-fought Auburn football legacy. This forty-day devotional will have fans cheering as each chapter relives key gridiron moments. Highlighting a specific game, play, or situation, author and sportswriter Del Duduit takes these pivotal moments and shows fans something deeper. As fans travel through key plays, they’ll be encouraged to celebrate the wins and losses and embrace a memorable biblical or spiritual lesson.

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Florida Devotions: Inspirational Stories from The Swamp

Home of the Florida Gators, The Swamp has provided hundreds, if not thousands, of memorable moments in school history. From Heisman-winning quarterbacks to national championships, the Gators have given fans a lot to chomp on over the years.

In Florida Devotions, award-winning sportswriter Del Duduit will show you there’s more than just victory on the football field. These forty devotions highlight a memorable biblical or spiritual lesson in each play dear to the hearts of Gators fans.

So, grab your foam finger, put on your orange and blue face paint, and relive your favorite plays with an added biblical twist.

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Florida State Devotions: Inspirational Stories for the ‘Nole Nation

When NCAA football fans think of winners, Florida State University quickly comes to mind. And for good reason. Multiple championships. Numerous Heisman Trophy winners. The second winningest coach of all-time. And a handful of NFL Hall of Famers have come from the famed FSU program.

The ‘Noles know how to win and create long-lasting memories for their fans. In Florida State Devotions, award-winning sportswriter Del Duduit, along with authors Andy Clapp and Bethany Jett, will show you there’s more than just victory on the football field. These forty devotions highlight a memorable biblical or spiritual lesson in each play dear to the hearts of Seminoles fans.

So, extend that right arm, put on your war paint, and relive your favorite plays with an added biblical twist.

 

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Sports Shorts: 52 Stories of Faith from All-Star Believers

Kids and sports fans of all ages always look up to their favorite player. It doesn’t matter if they can throw a ball 100 mph, hit a grand slam, or catch a winning touchdown pass—athletes have a big impact on their fans. But what’s more important than a players’ stats and likeability is that they show a godly example both on and off the playing field.

In Sports Shorts, you’ll get an inside look at what motivates a Christian all-star player. You will find out that they have problems just like you. But they also know where to find strength when they are tested.Professional athletes can serve God and be happy even when life throws them a curveball and so can you.

Sports Shorts will show you wonderful examples of all-star, major league Christian football and baseball players at their best so you can be inspired to be your best.

 

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Dugout Devotions II 
(Stars of the Faith Series)

Are you ready for a grand slam? 

Dugout Devotions II inspires you to stand in the batter’s box and knock the curveball out of the park in your own life. These unique interview-based devotions offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the spiritual lives of many of Major League Baseball players.

Recounting their successes both on and off the diamond, you’ll see their struggles are real, just like yours. Their challenges could knock them down, except for their faith in God. Are you ready to join them on the field and strengthen your faith?

Be inspired by these players:

  • Brian Dozier
  • Robinson Chirinos
  • R.A. Dickey
  • Clayton Kershaw
  • Francisco Lindor
  • Michael Lorenzen
  • Andrew McCutchen
  • Al Oliver, and more!

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Heart of a Hoosier: A Year of Inspiration from IU Men’s Basketball

Co-written with Michelle Medlock Adams

Five NCAA Championships, 22 Big Ten Conference Championships―this is the candy-striped legacy of the Indiana University men’s basketball team. In its 120-year history, Indiana basketball has become a giant in college basketball and earned a legion of fans. 

In Heart of a Hoosier: A Year of Inspiration from IU Men’s Basketball, authors Del Duduit and Michelle Medlock Adams show readers how the famous moments and personalities of the Indiana Hoosiers can inspire them to reach for success, overcome adversity, be a great team member, and more. Readers will be inspired by a year’s worth of stories featuring fierce rivalries with Purdue and Kentucky and legendary players and coaches such as Steve Alford, Isiah Thomas, Calbert Cheaney, George McGinnis, Branch McCracken, and Bobby Knight. 

Heart of a Hoosier will entertain and motivate every fan who bleeds Cream & Crimson. Relive the triumphs, groan at the losses, and revel in great traditions!

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First Down Devotions II
(Stars of the Faith Series)

Kick-Off the 2021 Football Season With This Inspirational Read

Responding to fans everywhere, First Down Devotions II continues providing readers an inside look at popular National Football League players, coaches, and the people who shape them. Exploring successes both on and off the gridiron, these daily devotions recount the personal stories about these superstar athletes and their personal walk with Jesus Christ. Providing positive stories to share with friends, children, Little League teams, and fellow sports fans, these unique interview-based devotions will let these players inspire you to push to the goal line and score in your own spiritual life.

First Down Devotions II has devotions with:

  • Ben Utecht: Super Bowl Champion Tight End with the Indianapolis Colts
  • Clinton McDonald: Defensive End for the Oakland Raiders
  • Kurt Warner: Hall of Fame Quarterback for the St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals
  • Tim Tebow: Quarterback for the New York Jets and Denver Broncos
  • and many, many more!

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Kentucky Passion: Wildcat Wisdom & Inspiration

Co-written with John Huang

Wildcat Wisdom for the Big Blue Nation!

For more than a century, the University of Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team has built a winning tradition that feeds the Big Blue Nation. The history of the winningest program in college basketball is peppered with unforgettable moments and personalities.

In Kentucky Passion, Del Duduit and John Huang help fans reexperience some of the most memorable seasons and shots and meet key players and coaches. Readers will learn how they too can rise to challenges and find success through the inspiring stories from Wildcat history. Weekly stories showcasing legendary coaches including Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, Rick Pitino, Tubby Smith, and John Calipari, standout players including John Wall, Kyle Macy, DeAndre Liggins, Goose Givens, and Aaron Harrison, and indelible highs and lows (yes, the BBN still hates Laettner) illustrate the value of persistence, hard work, resiliency, teamwork, and more.

Kentucky Passion is for every citizen of the Big Blue Nation and for every sports fan who relishes well-deserved victories, moans at surprise defeats, or wants to learn more about one of the most storied teams in college sports.

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