Book Description

Restoration. Reversal. Reconciliation. For Coach Barry Jones, these concepts seemed unachievable. Growing up in an environment dominated by Christian legalism, Barry struggled to find a balance between God and the freedom he so desired. Too bad for Christian school and too good for public school, he found the only place he truly felt happy was on the basketball court. Barry's natural talent led him to dream of college and professional basketball, but his knack for breaking rules would throw his dream off course. Barry's rebellious nature kept him in and out of his parents' home during his teen years. When he turned eighteen, he found renewed hope in his pure, Christian girlfriend. His decision to elope with her while they were teenagers, however, resulted in a downward spiral that seemed unending. Flagrant Foul chronicles Barry's battle to overcome a troubled childhood in able to become the man he felt God calling him to be. This inspiring memoir proves that restoration, reversal, and reconciliation are possible through God's grace. Join Barry on his journey as he finds that God's grace is sufficient to overcome even the most flagrant fouls a person can commit.