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This devotional is perfect for kids who love sports and who love fun trivia facts about sports, facts about sports heroes, and stories about sports figures who overcame odds and performed the extraordinary. The devotional covers a large variety of sports, including sports both girls and boys will enjoy reading about. From the Polar Bear Club’s New Year’s Day swim to football to yo-yo records, the stories will encourage kids to read this devotion daily. The spiritual insight that connects the trivia to Scripture comes in the “What’s the Score” section. “On the Ball” presents a quick question or phrase to remember, summarizing the point of the devotion. “Coach’s Comment” is the Bible verse.

Every kid has an inner hero waiting to be inspired.

Ask any 12-year-old kid to describe a hero, and you will get some of the following answers: a superstar athlete, a soldier on the front lines, or a guy in a cape who can jump over buildings.

Most of our “heroes” are related to human achievement and glory, but the Bible has a very different concept. The list of people who were great in God’s eyes might shock you. This Christian devotional book is about their stories.

The 90 devotions feature the qualities of Bible characters that made them heroic. From Moses to Esther to Jesus, kids ages 8-12 will learn more about how these Bible people pleased God. Joshua Cooley, father of four and a former children’s minister, teaches kids that qualities like courage, worshiping God, and being a true friend are heroic actions. Each day features:

An engaging devotion on a biblical heroScripture verses connected to the topicAn action step boys and girls can take to put into practice what they’ve learnedComic-book-style line drawings of the Bible characters to help the stories come alive

As kids learn about these role models of the faith, they’ll understand what it means to be a true hero—and how to live like one.

Ask any 12-year-old kid to describe a hero, and you will get some of the following answers: a superstar athlete, a soldier on the front lines, or a guy in a cape who can jump over buildings.Most of our “heroes” are related to human achievement and glory, but the Bible has a very different concept. The list of people who were great in God’s eyes might shock you. This devotional book is about their stories.The 90 devotions feature the qualities of Bible characters that made them heroic. From Moses to Esther to Jesus, kids will learn more about how these Bible people pleased God. They will know that qualities like courage, worshiping God, and being a true friend are heroic actions. The devotional features line drawings of the Bible characters to further help youth identify with and learn about the people in the Bible.

What does the Old Testament have to do with Jesus? How is His story woven throughout the Bible? Explore the answers to these questions and learn more about who Jesus is in The One Year Devotions with Jesus. Featuring a range of kid-friendly topics, from practical life lessons that Jesus taught to the essential theological truths of His character and deity, The One Year Devotions with Jesus will encourage young readers and help them to know Christ better.

Creator, Father, King is a One Year devotional written to help teens learn more about God and see His love, His perfect character, and His eternal plan of redemption to reconcile lost sinners to Himself. Josh Cooley uses verses from all 66 books of the Bible to show how God can be found throughout Scripture.Each of the 365 devotions includes a “what does it mean” section, a “now what” section, and a “did you know” section. It gives practical ideas for spiritual growth, additional perspectives and background for each devotion, and a summary of how each devotion describes God.

One book was not enough! With over 50,000 copies sold of the first Heroes of the Bible Devotional, enjoy 100 MORE heroic devotions for kids ages 8–12.  

In the same time-tested format as the bestselling first Heroes of the Bible Devotional, this second installment, Heroes of the Bible Devotional 2, presents 90 more devotions of Bible characters plus 10 key members of the early church.  

These devotionals for kids highlight the power of God working through regular believers, people whose stories are in the Bible. Learn about Christian heroes like Job who survived intense trials, Habakkuk who asked hard questions, Rahab who saved Jewish spies, and more! 

Filled with exciting, comic-book-style drawings, this children’s devotional includes: 

Message from Headquarters—direct instructions from the Bible       A Hero’s Tale—90 devotions about real people in the Bible and their heroic stories of failure and triumph  Decoding the Message—apply the hero’s story to your life today       Battle Plan—a personal guide to help you establish habits to help you live like the hero Related Reading—Scripture references to show how God wove one big story  Hero Highlight—a short take away to remember Gospel Connection—Links the story to the gospel story  

Plus Extra Special Features: 

10 bonus devotionals about key early church believers A mix of men and women who believed in God Fresh, action-packed graphics of Bible heroes 

You do not need to read the first devotional to enjoy this fun-fact packed sequel. Crack open this book to get started on your heroic journey today.  

One book was not enough! With over 50,000 copies sold of the first Heroes of the Bible Devotional, enjoy 100 MORE heroic devotions for kids ages 8-12. In the same time-tested format as the bestselling first Heroes of the Bible Devotional, this second installment, Heroes of the Bible Devotional 2, presents 90 more devotions of Bible characters plus 10 key members of the early church. These devotionals for kids highlight the power of God working through regular believers, people whose stories are in the Bible. Learn about Christian heroes like Job who survived intense trials, Habakkuk who asked hard questions, Rahab who saved Jewish spies, and more! Filled with exciting, comic-book-style drawings, this children's devotional includes: Message from Headquarters-direct instructions from the Bible A Hero's Tale-90 devotions about real people in the Bible and their heroic stories of failure and triumph Decoding the Message-apply the hero's story to your life today Battle Plan-a personal guide to help you establish habits to help you live like the hero Related Reading-Scripture references to show how God wove one big story Hero Highlight-a short take away to remember Gospel Connection-Links the story to the gospel story Plus Extra Special Features: 10 bonus devotionals about key early church believers A mix of men and women who believed in God Fresh, action-packed graphics of Bible heroes You do not need to read the first devotional to enjoy this fun-fact packed sequel. Crack open this book to get started on your heroic journey today.

The Biggest Win offers an inspiring, behind-the-scenes look at how faith shaped the lives of six Super Bowl–winning NFL players, helping readers see that true victory is found in Christ.Through the real stories of Carson Wentz, Nick Foles, Zach Ertz, Trey Burton, Jordan Hicks, and Chris Maragos, author Joshua Cooley highlights how these athletes navigated success, pressure, and adversity while remaining grounded in God’s Word. Their journeys reveal what it looks like to pursue excellence in sports without losing sight of a deeper purpose—living faithfully for Jesus both on and off the field.Blending personal testimony with biblical truth, this book serves as both encouragement and discipleship for athletes and fans alike. With discussion questions at the end of each chapter, it’s ideal for small groups, teams, and church settings, equipping readers to handle competition, success, and failure while anchoring their identity in Christ rather than performance.