The summer months are usually more active than the others. So, in between beach days and games of non-stop cricket, encourage your kids to get stuck into a book.
Try and mix sports, reading and faith by looking at the following titles.
Young adults
- A Greater Glory.
Premier League footballer-turned pastor Gavin Peacock tells the story of his career and his faith in this fascinating, thought-provoking and personal read. ISBN 978 1 527 106 796 - Everyone a Winner.
This is a collection of true stories about sportsmen and women past and present, and includes cricketer Henry Olonga, rugby international Euan Murray, and Olympian Eric Liddell. ISBN 978 1 910 587 119
Teens
- C.T. Studd: From Cricket to Christ.
What would make someone give up being one of the world’s best cricket players to live in dangerous jungles? Meet C.T. Studd, whose life reads like an adventure novel! ISBN 978 1 527 112 155. - Louis Zamperini: Redemption.
A youthful troublemaker, and 1936 Olympian, then a WWII bombardier, Louis Zamperini had a fuller life than most. After some time as a prisoner of war, on his return home from Japan, memories of the war haunted him. It was only after a Billy Graham campaign that he was transformed and came to faith in Christ. ISBN 978 1 624 860 492.
Pre-teens
- Eric’s Greatest Race.
Written by Tim Challies. This engaging, fully illustrated book tells young readers the story of famous Olympian Eric Liddell, whose steadfast courage and commitment to Christ has inspired generations of believers. ISBN 978 0 736 984 546.
Young ones
- Eric Liddell: Are You Ready?
Written for children who are just beginning to read, this book asks the question: Which is more important – winning a gold medal or honouring Jesus Christ? ISBN 978 1 845 507 909. - Sports Day. However you feel about sports day, find out what God thinks about the things you are good at and discover what’s even more important to God than being good at something. ISBN 978 1 912 373 734.
