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The Wisdom of Faith
Success. Influence. Accolades. Winning.
Legendary Football Coach Bobby Bowden has it all.
As the all-time winningest coach in Division I football history, Coach Bowden has statues erected in his honor and national charities and awards named after him. Four generations of fans have heard his message and witnessed his results. He built a successful career, climbed to the top of his field, and has a loving family. It's what we all want.
And yet, Coach Bowden, who, as he puts it, is in the "fourth quarter" of his life, has a message for us all. The success . . . the influence . . . the accolades . . . the wins. . . none of it matters if our lives are not rooted in faith. God trumps our best hand. He always wins. Which is how it should be. That is the wisdom he wants to share. Let him tell you why faith and happiness are inseparable.
No matter your life circumstance, The Wisdom of Faith shows you what really matters—from the perspective of a man who has made the journey. In his New York Times best-selling book, Coach Bowden looks back over eighty years and invites us to look forward with him into the future.
Legendary Football Coach Bobby Bowden has it all.
As the all-time winningest coach in Division I football history, Coach Bowden has statues erected in his honor and national charities and awards named after him. Four generations of fans have heard his message and witnessed his results. He built a successful career, climbed to the top of his field, and has a loving family. It's what we all want.
And yet, Coach Bowden, who, as he puts it, is in the "fourth quarter" of his life, has a message for us all. The success . . . the influence . . . the accolades . . . the wins. . . none of it matters if our lives are not rooted in faith. God trumps our best hand. He always wins. Which is how it should be. That is the wisdom he wants to share. Let him tell you why faith and happiness are inseparable.
No matter your life circumstance, The Wisdom of Faith shows you what really matters—from the perspective of a man who has made the journey. In his New York Times best-selling book, Coach Bowden looks back over eighty years and invites us to look forward with him into the future.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published July 27, 2014
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About the author
Bobby Bowden
33 books1 followerRobert Cleckler Bowden was an American football coach.
He is best known for coaching the Florida State Seminoles football team from 1976 to 2009.
During his time at Florida State, Bowden led FSU to an Associated Press and Coaches Poll National Title in 1993 and a BCS National Championship in 1999, as well as twelve Atlantic Coast Conference championships once FSU joined the conference in 1991. Bowden's Seminoles finished as an AP top-5 team for 14 consecutive seasons, setting a record that doubled the closest program.
He is best known for coaching the Florida State Seminoles football team from 1976 to 2009.
During his time at Florida State, Bowden led FSU to an Associated Press and Coaches Poll National Title in 1993 and a BCS National Championship in 1999, as well as twelve Atlantic Coast Conference championships once FSU joined the conference in 1991. Bowden's Seminoles finished as an AP top-5 team for 14 consecutive seasons, setting a record that doubled the closest program.
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April 27, 2020
I am not much of a football fan, college or professional, so the name of this legendary coach didn't draw me in. No, it was the description. A man in the last segment of his life, solidly rooted in God, offering the wisdom he's learned over his many years. Yes, please. I want that. And he delivered with all the love and concern of a grandfather passing on his most critical beliefs with a sprinkling of life stories to those he most loves. I sat and soaked in Mr. Bowden's love as much as his wisdom, for both oozed off the pages in equal measure.
July 10, 2015
FSU's Bobby Bowden is the coach that lead UGA's coach Mark Richt to the Lord. Coach Bowden has always been upfront with his love of Jesus Christ. From all I can tell he has lived his life reflecting his love for the Savior. This book is not about football although he does share some illiustrations from his playing and coaching days. This book is about how to live the victorious Christian life. Below are the chapter titles:
The Wisdom of Faith
The Wisdom of Fear
The Wisdom of Trust
The Wisdom of Courage
The Wisdom of Responsibility
The Wisdom of Humility
The Wisdom of Patience
The Wisdom of Discipline
The Wisdom of Contentment
The Wisdom of Suffering
The Wisdom of Love
He finished the book using a great illustration emphasizing all is in vain without first Christ as your personal Savior. I'm including just a few quotes from the book:
We cannot help make the world more as our Creator intended until we first learn to see it through our Creator’s eyes.
Waiting well requires us to wait for God and trust His timing. To put it differently, waiting well means to remind ourselves time and again – especially when troubles mount up – that God is in control. Such waiting gives us confidence. We gain strength. Our endurance grows. Hope burns brighter. And those encumbrances that once dragged us down slowly lose their grip. (Is. 40:31)
Great joy can be found by those who have little and need less. Great joy can also be found by those who have much and give more. Contentment is available to us whatever our circumstance in life, if our eyes are set first and constantly on the Living God.
It's not the amount of our possessions, but the value we give them, that distinguishes the wise from fools.
It is not miracles that produce faith but faith that produces miracles. ~Fyodor Dostoevsky
I would recommend this book to college football fans, Bobby Bowden fans, and Christians who want to walk the talk!
The Wisdom of Faith
The Wisdom of Fear
The Wisdom of Trust
The Wisdom of Courage
The Wisdom of Responsibility
The Wisdom of Humility
The Wisdom of Patience
The Wisdom of Discipline
The Wisdom of Contentment
The Wisdom of Suffering
The Wisdom of Love
He finished the book using a great illustration emphasizing all is in vain without first Christ as your personal Savior. I'm including just a few quotes from the book:
We cannot help make the world more as our Creator intended until we first learn to see it through our Creator’s eyes.
Waiting well requires us to wait for God and trust His timing. To put it differently, waiting well means to remind ourselves time and again – especially when troubles mount up – that God is in control. Such waiting gives us confidence. We gain strength. Our endurance grows. Hope burns brighter. And those encumbrances that once dragged us down slowly lose their grip. (Is. 40:31)
Great joy can be found by those who have little and need less. Great joy can also be found by those who have much and give more. Contentment is available to us whatever our circumstance in life, if our eyes are set first and constantly on the Living God.
It's not the amount of our possessions, but the value we give them, that distinguishes the wise from fools.
It is not miracles that produce faith but faith that produces miracles. ~Fyodor Dostoevsky
I would recommend this book to college football fans, Bobby Bowden fans, and Christians who want to walk the talk!
June 10, 2017
Amazing testimony!
I thoroughly enjoy reading Coach Bowden's books. He still continues to influence the world around him with the same love of the Lord that drove him through the highs and lows of coaching. We all should love others as God loves us. If that were the case our world would be a much better place.
I thoroughly enjoy reading Coach Bowden's books. He still continues to influence the world around him with the same love of the Lord that drove him through the highs and lows of coaching. We all should love others as God loves us. If that were the case our world would be a much better place.
September 11, 2015
I've always respected Coach Bowden, but his work in this book moves him into the category of "coaches I want to emulate." It's perfect for a daily devotional - inspiring and heart-felt. Thanks, Coach, for leaving a legacy of wisdom!
September 1, 2018
In this plain simple and yet full of profound wisdom being displayed by the author. Be inspired by the godly wisdom as experienced by the author as he relates and put into words for our learning and take-away.
August 17, 2015
The most inspiring book I have read in a long time. It has it all: faith, humor, sadness, and football! Great read
April 28, 2022
Enlighten personal emotions of St. Paul and Christ relates to Fear, Trust,courage,Responsibility,Humility,Patience ,Discipline,Suffering,Love shows the human side of mankind.
July 27, 2019
Good, quick read. Bowden’s story is inspiring.
May 5, 2025
All knowledge comes through grace from the living God. Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth. Love is the supreme character of God and the key to our own humanity.
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