The Three Success Secrets of Shamgar: Lessons from an Ancient Hero of Faith and Action

This motivational gift book shows with biblical wisdom that life isn't what you have, but what you make of the opportunity at hand.

Shamgar was an Old Testament judge, responsible for maintaining law and order in the land of Israel. Few people have heard of him, but he was a brawny, heroic, steel-muscled character who saved Israel by striking down six hundred Philistines with the only thing he had at hand: an ox goad. Within his story lies three simple yet powerful success secrets:

• start where you are
• use what you have
• do what you can

This intimate hardcover dramatizes the story of Shamgar, telling about the Biblical times in which he lived in order to create an accurate picture of Godly success. The book is filled with practical, motivational applications for each demonstrated success principle, along with inspiring contemporary success stories of people who overcame obstacles and accomplished great things.

This book is a simple yet powerful allegory that will create individual success and achievement, working in partnership with God.

Pat Williams, one of the country's top motivational and inspirational speakers, is Senior Vice President of the Orlando Magic and has more than 39 years of professional sports experience. Before joining the Central Florida pro basketball effort in 1986, Williams spent 12 seasons as General Manager of the Philadelphia 76ers, taking them from a 34-48 record in 1974-75 to a World Championship title in 1983. Pat has written 19 books, including his version of the birth of the Orlando Magic, entitled Making agic, and his autobiography, Ahead of the Game and A Lifetime of Success.

Jim Denney is a professional writer who has has written nearly 60 books, both fiction and nonfiction. He is the author of Answers to Satisfy the Soul and The Timebenders (a children's science-fantasy series), which includes Battle Before Time and Lost in Cydonia. He has collaborated with Pat Williams on several books, including How to Be Like Jesus. Denney is married with two teenage children and lives in California.

Jay Strack has authored nine highly acclaimed books. He’s a dynamic speaker and founder of Student Leadership University. He speaks to more young people than anyone in America he has addressed more than 8,000 assemblies and is in demand as a speaker to corporate groups and pro sports teams. Strack is a former pastor and has been commended for his work against drugs, serving on the President’s Drug Task Force under Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush.