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Beyond the Scoreboard: How The Ten Commandments Expose Our hearts & Point Us to Christ
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ISBN10: 1938254775
ISBN13: 9781938254772
Publisher: Cross Training Publishing
Published: Jul 20 2026
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781938254772
Publisher: Cross Training Publishing
Published: Jul 20 2026
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Beyond the Scoreboard
What if the most important scoreboard isn't the one everyone can see?
Every athlete knows the pressure of competition.
The game is on the line.The crowd is roaring.Your heart is pounding.
But pressure doesn't create character-it reveals it.
Anger.Fear.Pride.Jealousy.Self-reliance.
What if the most important scoreboard isn't the one everyone can see?
Every athlete knows the pressure of competition.
The game is on the line.The crowd is roaring.Your heart is pounding.
But pressure doesn't create character-it reveals it.
Anger.Fear.Pride.Jealousy.Self-reliance.
The scoreboard may reveal who won the game.
Your heart reveals something far more important.
In Beyond the Scoreboard, Justin Erickson uses unforgettable sports stories and the timeless truth of the Ten Commandments to show that God's Law is far more than a list of rules. It is a mirror that exposes the true condition of our hearts and points us to the only One who can change them-Jesus Christ.
Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or fan, you'll discover:
- Why winning can never satisfy your soul.
- How sports reveal what you truly worship.
- Why the Ten Commandments expose our deepest need.
- How the gospel transforms the way we compete.
- What it means to play for God's glory instead of your own.
- Championships fade.Records are broken.Trophies collect dust.
But every one of us will one day stand before God.
On that day, there will be no cheering crowd, no final rankings, and no earthly scoreboard.
Only one verdict will matter.
The greatest victory isn't found on the scoreboard.
It's found at the cross.
Justin Erickson is a pastor, leadership consultant, and author. He serves as Senior Pastor of Desert Bible Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, and is President of Hardwired Coaching, where he advises churches, nonprofits, businesses, and civic leaders in organizational health and leadership development. A graduate of The Master's Seminary, Justin is known for communicating biblical truth with theological depth, practical clarity, and cultural relevance. His passion is to equip readers to think biblically, lead courageously, and live with unwavering faith in every sphere of life.
Your heart reveals something far more important.
In Beyond the Scoreboard, Justin Erickson uses unforgettable sports stories and the timeless truth of the Ten Commandments to show that God's Law is far more than a list of rules. It is a mirror that exposes the true condition of our hearts and points us to the only One who can change them-Jesus Christ.
Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or fan, you'll discover:
- Why winning can never satisfy your soul.
- How sports reveal what you truly worship.
- Why the Ten Commandments expose our deepest need.
- How the gospel transforms the way we compete.
- What it means to play for God's glory instead of your own.
- Championships fade.Records are broken.Trophies collect dust.
But every one of us will one day stand before God.
On that day, there will be no cheering crowd, no final rankings, and no earthly scoreboard.
Only one verdict will matter.
The greatest victory isn't found on the scoreboard.
It's found at the cross.
Justin Erickson is a pastor, leadership consultant, and author. He serves as Senior Pastor of Desert Bible Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, and is President of Hardwired Coaching, where he advises churches, nonprofits, businesses, and civic leaders in organizational health and leadership development. A graduate of The Master's Seminary, Justin is known for communicating biblical truth with theological depth, practical clarity, and cultural relevance. His passion is to equip readers to think biblically, lead courageously, and live with unwavering faith in every sphere of life.
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