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

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 is senior vice president of the Orlando Magic and author of numerous successful books, including the How to Be Like series for HCI. He is married and the father of 19 children, including 14 adopted from four foreign countries.

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.

Jim Denney is the author of Answers to Satisfy the Soul and the four-book Timebenders science fantasy series for young readers (beginning with Battle Before Time). He has collaborated on numerous books with Pat Williams, including Go For the Magic, The Paradox of Power, Coaching Your Kids to Be Leaders, and Extreme Dreams Depend on Teams. He has co-written major books with Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Reggie White (In the Trenches: The Autobiography), Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (Undefeated), Supermodel Kim Alexis (A Model for a Better Future) and Star Trek actress Grace Lee Whitney (The Longest Trek).