When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Ba..., John Ortberg
When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Ba..., John Ortberg
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When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box
How to Keep Your Eyes on the Real Goal: Life

Author: John Ortberg

Narrator: John Ortberg

Unabridged: 6 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 08/21/2007

Synopsis

In this thought-provoking look at what's really important in life, John Ortberg uses games as a metaphor to help us recognize and play for life's real prize: being rich toward God.Told with humor and wisdom by this bestselling author, pastor, and game-strategist, When the Game is Over It All Goes Back in the Box reminds us that everything on earth belongs to God, and everything we "win" is just on loan. Being Master of the Board is not the point; playing by God's rules is. Ortberg makes sure we understand the object of the game, but he also walks us through the set-up, the rules, the strategies, and choosing the right trophies.This audiobook is for those who want to sort out what's fleeting and what's permanent in God's kingdom. It's the perfect playbook for individuals or groups interested in considering life's true priorities and arranging their lives with eternal prizes in mind.

About John Ortberg

John Ortberg is the senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church (MPPC) in the San Francisco Bay Area. His bestselling books include Soul Keeping, Who Is This Man?, and If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat. John teaches around the world at conferences and churches, writes articles for Christianity Today and Leadership Journal, and is on the board of the Dallas Willard Center and Fuller Seminary. He has preached sermons on Abraham Lincoln, The LEGO Movie, and The Gospel According to Les Miserables. John and his wife Nancy enjoy spending time with their three adult children, dog Baxter, and surfing the Pacific. You can follow John on twitter @johnortberg or check out the latest news/blogs on his website at www.johnortberg.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tim on April 15, 2017

John Ortberg is becoming one of my favorite authors. A friend, Butch Hicks, recommended this wonderful book. John relates the Christian life to playing a game. When he was small John used to play board games with his grandmother. He learned a lot more than just how to play a board game, he also lear......more

Goodreads review by Grayson on February 19, 2024

A solid, contemplative read, exploring the tension of living in the vaporous moment, while also in the twilight hues of eternity to come.......more

Goodreads review by Evghenii on November 18, 2020

A really good book to consider priorities in life. The presentation is very creative and speaks to one reality. Should be useful to a Christian looking for a change in life. No matter the age, one will find it thought provoking. Reccomend.......more

Goodreads review by Kelsey on March 05, 2021

3.5 stars. I read this book because I kept hearing quotations from it. This is not Ortberg’s finest, largely because it’s a little scattered in its focus, but I still found myself highlighting large portions of it. As usual, Ortberg brings his dad jokes, his humility at just the right moment (when s......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on October 01, 2023

Awesome read! Every Christian should read this book to understand what is really important.......more

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