The Sacred Acre
eBook - ePub

The Sacred Acre

The Ed Thomas Story

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  2. English
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eBook - ePub

The Sacred Acre

The Ed Thomas Story

About this book

When tragedy devastated a small town, an unlikely source of inspiration pieced the community back together in this dramatic true story.

On a Sunday in May 2008, an F5 tornado hit the town of Parkersburg, Iowa, killing eight people and destroying 250 homes and businesses within a span of 34 seconds. The next day, Parkersburg's beloved football coach, Ed Thomas, made a stunning prediction: "God willing, we will play our first home game here on this field this season."

One hundred days later, the home team scored a victory on the field they dubbed the Sacred Acre, serving as a galvanizing point for the town to band together and rebuild. But just as Parkersburg was recovering, another disaster struck.

While working with a group of football and volleyball players early one morning, one of Thomas's former students walked in and gunned him down at point-blank range. Thomas was only 58 years old. The murder of this hometown hero spread across national news headlines, and Thomas's community reeled from the shock. But his story doesn't end there.

As you discover more about this incredible town, you'll learn:

  • That grief is no match for love
  • The life-changing power of faith and forgiveness
  • What it truly means to lean on your community
  • How to use your God-given gifts for good

Praise for The Sacred Acre:

"Ed Thomas was a man who lived the gospel, loved his family, and believed in doing things the right way. He taught his players that there are no shortcuts and that you will ultimately be judged, not by what you did, but on how you did it. His heart, his faith, and his Christian character are evident in so many of them. I believe that reading this book will give you a better understanding of this special man and the example he left for all of us to follow."

--Tony Dungy, former head coach of the Indianapolis Colts

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Information

Publisher
Zondervan
Year
2011
eBook ISBN
9780310332206
Topic
Theology & Religion

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. FOREWORD BY TONY DUNGY
  6. A NOTE FROM THE ED THOMAS FAMILY
  7. INTRODUCTION: THE SACRED ACRE
  8. CHAPTER 1: EF5
  9. CHAPTER 2: NO PLACE LIKE HOME
  10. CHAPTER 3: A STORM OF DOUBT
  11. CHAPTER 4: “WE WILL REBUILD”
  12. CHAPTER 5: STARTING OVER
  13. CHAPTER 6: UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY
  14. CHAPTER 7: “YOU WOULD DO THE SAME THING FOR ME”
  15. CHAPTER 8: AFTER THE CAMERAS DISAPPEAR
  16. CHAPTER 9: HALFTIME
  17. CHAPTER 10: A SUMMER OF CHANGE
  18. CHAPTER 11: FIRST GLIMPSE OF NORMALCY
  19. CHAPTER 12: MORE THAN A GAME
  20. CHAPTER 13: THE FINAL SEASON
  21. CHAPTER 14: THE FIRST FAMILY VACATION (EVER)
  22. CHAPTER 15: AN ORDINARY DAY
  23. CHAPTER 16: THE UNTHINKABLE, JUNE 24,2009
  24. CHAPTER 17: A NIGHTMARE UNFOLDS
  25. CHAPTER 18: GRIEF AND GRACE
  26. CHAPTER 19: THE HARDEST PART
  27. CHAPTER 20: GOOD-BYE
  28. EPILOGUE: GETTING UP, MOVING FORWARD
  29. APPENDIX 1: TEAM ROSTERS
  30. APPENDIX 2: COACHES
  31. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  32. Copyright
  33. About the Publisher
  34. Share Your Thoughts