'p'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.'/p'

'p'In this book, you will:'/p'

'p''ul'

'li'Learn how to fit your sports pursuits into the larger context of life in a healthy

way.'/li'

'li'Be encouraged to reflect on the presence and blessing of God in your sports

endeavours.'/li'

'li'Be challenged to participate in sports in such a way as to bring glory to God.'/li'

'li'Learn how to change to become more of the athlete and person you want to become.'/li'

'/ul''/p'

'p'Drawing from a lifetime in sports and over a decade as a pastor, Benno Kurvits shares his

wealth of experience in 'i'Outrun the Bear'/i', 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.'/p'

'p'''i'Outrun the Bear'/i' makes a strong statement of the power of faith to shape and

strengthen athletes, coaches, and everyone else in the sport experiences of life.”'br'

—Dave Mantel'br'

Athletic Director, Redeemer University College'/p'