I was saved at thirteen, made a real commitment at fifteen, and became a licensed minister at seventeen. I became known as the Minister of Defense for the University of Tennessee Volunteers, as an All-Pro defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles, and as the NFL's all-time sack leader and a Super Bowl champion for the Green Bay Packers. And, I hope most of all, [I am known] as an ordained minister who fervently believes in God.
The Bible is more than just a book to me. The Bible is my life. It is the basis for everything I do. I like the way Tunch Ilkin put it. Tunch was a Pro Bowl lineman for the Pittsburg Steelers before finishing his career alongside me with the Packers. Tunch said, "The Steelers had a playbook with 150 plays. If we mastered them, we could win. God has a playbook too. It's called the Bible. Everything we need to know is in God's playbook."
The football analogy is a good one. The Bible is our playbook for life. Its game plan details how we can live a rich, rewarding life. It offers answers to questions about family and faith and career fulfillment, in times of trouble or triumph. This playbook reshapes our lives, if we let it.
-- Reggie White with Steve Hubbard in God's Playbook
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Monday, February 7, 2011
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I heartily agree with Reggie White! The Lord Jesus became precious to me shortly after I turned four. For many years the Word of God has been my guide book and I love to read it from Genesis to Revelation every year. What wonderful hope we have in our Lord Jesus not only in this life but for all eternity!
ReplyDeleteHow thankful I am for what He did for me on that cross!!!
Abundant Blessings,
Nancy-Lou Hunt