Outrun the Bear: Reflections on the Intersection of Sports and God

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. In this book, you will: Drawing from a lifetime in sports and over a decade as a pastor, Benno Kurvits shares his wealth of experience in , 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. " makes a strong statement of the power of faith to shape and strengthen athletes, coaches, and everyone else in the sport experiences of life.” —Dave Mantel Athletic Director, Redeemer University College