This is the inspiring story of the San Francisco Giants pitching star who has struggled courageously to overcome adversity and tragedy. Beginning with his struggle in the minor leagues and follow ing through to his fight against cancer, Comeback is a dramatic tale of determination and faith. (Zondervan)
In his first book, Comeback, the former San Francisco Giants pitcher told of his dramatic fight against cancer and return to baseball. But his arm broke and later had to be amputated. Here, he and his wife, Jan, continue their story of Dave's battle with cancer and detail their personal pain--and deeper love and faith it has brought them. ...
Modern medicine has made amazing advances in the treatment of cancer, but most people still react with shock and fear when they receive the diagnosis. Cancer doesn't just affect the patient physically; it has emotional and spiritual implications as well. This comprehensive guide to cancer from a Christian perspective combines the hands-on ...
A small gift book of powerful quotes, sayings, and Scripture, this addition to Zondervan's new Encouragement category offers hopeful insight on suffering as a portal to heaven and hope beyond this life. Author Dave Dravecky is a former all-star pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, and Jan is his wife. Amanda Sorenson is a professional writer and ...
You hear that a friend has cancer. You want to help, but you're not entirely sure how. Pamela Brown, a cancer survivor, suggests the many ways you can help by your words and actions. In addition to a wealth of practical suggestions, Facing Cancer Together includes entries from the author's journals, as well as Bible readings and prayers to share ...
This small, practical book offers guidance for helping and encouraging a friend or loved one in a time of pain. Each short perspective showcases a different way to stand by the hurting, pairing a brief writing with an inspirational quote or Scripture.0
It's easy to see why baseball has been our nation's pastime for the last century with its stories of triumph, dedication, sacrifice, and victory. In "Play Ball", baseball legend Dravecky helps fans relive some of the sport's greatest moments through breathtaking photos and unforgettable stories of today and yesteryear. Everyone who loves the game ...
With Yorkey, Dave Dravecky retells classic baseball stories from yesteryear and draws on his many on-the-field experiences to illustrate how God doesn't waste any pitches when it comes to teaching readers something about Him and His Word.
In Portraits in Courage, Dave and Jan Dravecky share the inspiring accounts of men and women who have faced unthinkable circumstances head-on. These thirty true-life vignettes will encourage you that what God has done for others he can do for you.
When people are suffering, they often don't have the energy to engage in serious Bible study. The NIV "Encouragement Bible" is designed to meet readers right where they are. Special Inserts pose questions asked frequently by those navigating the emotional "landscapes" of suffering. For example, from the "Valley" of fresh grief they may ask "Does ...
Through personal stories and insights that others have given him, Dave Dravecky explores the worth of a man's relationships, work, commitments, integrity, and dreams, to show where a man's real worth does, and doesn't, come from in the eyes of God. Most importantly, he helps men gain perspective in this confusing world and strive to be men of true ...
For those who face loss or suffering too painful for human words to satisfy, these daily reflections offer hope, encouragement, support and inspiration from the NIV Encouragement Bible. Forged in the crucible of their own personal suffering and loss, the authors take their readers through nearly every book of the BibleGenesis to Revelationshowing ...
This motivating gift book is filled with the wisdom of sports figures who have chosen to put God first in their lives. On every page, these stars tell what it takes to win, and more importantly, what it takes to live a victorious Christian life.
Through their trials since Comeback, the Draveckys' faith has grown even deeper. They offer encouragement and hope for those who face tragic circumstances when a comeback is impossible.
Designed to offer hope and encouragement to those who suffer in chronic and acute situations, as well as to their caregivers Text notes offer insights into specific Bible passages A Note of Encouragement: general notes of wisdom and inspiration Light for My Path highlights encouraging passages of Scripture Tip-in pages asking many of the ...
"What am I worth now?" was the question former major league baseball pitcher Dave Dravecky asked himself when cancer took his arm and his four four years ago. In this ver personal book, Dave takes listeners on his inner journey to regain a sense of identity and determine what gives a man the greatest sense of meaning and dignity.
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