Joel Osteen and his team know how to deliver what readers want and need. This book is concise and direct, offering blunt encouragement and hope. That’s a rare thing to find today, and that’s the gift of his books. I recommend this to anyone who has given up on your dreams, or lost the capacity to dream at all. I’m grateful to have this in my personal library.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing a copy of this book.

Short story but a powerful one! I always like his books! Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced readers copy!

I love this book. I love how positive and reassuring Paster Joel is. I enjoy all of his books. I love this book I enjoy this book

A quick read, filled with the author’s messages of hope and encouragement. His books read exactly as he speaks…you can hear the sentences in his voice.

Sometimes I have trouble staying in the game which makes this book so meaningful to me. This book excites me into not giving up…to keep going, and to keep praying. This is a very valuable book to read, especially when the world can look pretty bleak. Thank you to FaithWorks Publishing and NetGalley for the DRC. In return, I am providing an honest review.

This is a small book but it is powerful. Osteen has packed it full of encouragement to get in the action and stay with it if you want to be all God meant you to be. Even if you get knocked down or get discouraged, be determined to continue. Help someone else as that will get your mind off your own pain.

Osteen reminds is that God is not going to get us out of every difficulty or keep us from every challenge. He allows us to face difficulties to increase our endurance. We need to shake off discouragement and self pity, dig in and press on. Osteen uses biblical stories, Scripture and personal experiences to illustrate his teaching.

There is one use of Scripture that puzzled me. Osteen writes, “Colossians 3:12 says, 'God has given us the power to endure whatever comes our way with a good attitude.'” (488/950) I can't find a translation even close to what Osteen indicates the verse says. There are other Scriptures from which one could draw that truth and I trust this is just a typo.

This is an encouraging book. Osteen is very enthusiastic in his teaching. We will have difficulties in this life and Osteen's encouragement will help us continue on the course.

Material in this book derived from the previously published books, The Power of I Am and Break Out!

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

This compact digest helps you put on a victor’s mind-set so that one day soon you won’t just be in the game but you’ll be living a life of victory. This book is derived from material previously published in The Power of I Am and Break Out!
Pastor Osteen wants everyone to continue to grow and thrive in their lives, and has written many books about how to stay faithful while going through trials. Even though this book is a combination of ones he has written before, there is still some things we need to relearn or reacquaint ourselves with. The world can be nasty, but if we stay faithful and positive, and don’t give up, God will lead us through. Thank you to NetGalley and FaithWords for this advanced reader’s copy. This review is my unbiased opinion.

If you are facing challenges, and who isn't, Joel Osteen's Stay in the Game is absolutely what you need. It is a quick, uplifting read, with Pastor Osteen's trademark blend of positivity and encouragement. I enjoy the mix of bible stories and real life anedotes, from Osteen's own life and people he has met. The stories are relatable, and the message is unrelenting, "Do not give up, God has a plan, and you are strong enough to survive what is challenging you. You will be rewarded for staying in the game."

Pastor Osteen's books are perfect for anyone who needs encouragement, even non-Christians, as they are not overtly preachy--there is no 'fire and brimstone' here. I appreciate his message of belief and faith.

Thank you Netgalley and Faithwords for the ARC of Stay in the Game. The opinions in this review are my own.