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The Sacred Acre

The Ed Thomas Story
  • By Mark Tabb
$16.29
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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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    • SKU: 9780310318972
    • Manufacturer: Zondervan
    • ISBN 13: 9780310318972
    • Language of Text: English
    • Publication Date: 09/08/2012
    • Format: Paperback
    • Author: Mark Tabb
    • Page Count: 256
    • Width: 5.90 inches
    • Height: 0.80 inches
    • Length: 8.90 inches
    • Weight: 0.04 pounds

     
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