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Within a few days, phelps called lewis and told him man this book is crazy. He has broken many world records and olympic records, even ones that were set thousands of years ago and have been unbeatable by generations of athletes. Lewis, who made a comeback after a series legal troubles himself, told phelps he could get his life on track. Michael phelps retired after the 2012 london olympics, convinced that he had finished his swimming career. Lewis, who made a comeback after a series legal troubles. Lewis convinced phelps to enter rehab and gave him a book to read while he was there. In an interview with espn, phelps said the book turned me into believing there is a. Michael phelps makes powerful statement about his christian faith. Aug 11, 2016 michael phelps was given the christian book purpose driven life by former nfl star ray lewis. He has won 16 olympic medals, 14 gold and two bronze.
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Phelps entered rehab carrying a book lewis gave him, the purpose driven life, by rick warren. Out of a handful of unlikelyreally unlikelyheroes, lewis fashions a story as compelling and unusual as any of his earlier bestsellers, proving yet again that he is the finest and funniest. Olympic legend michael phelps reportedly has credited baltimore ravens linebacker ray lewis with helping him rediscover his motivation after the 2008 beijing games. Its turned me into believing there is a power greater than myself and there is a purpose for me on this planet, phelps told espn. Aug 30, 2016 phelps stayed at the rehab till november 2014 and left as a changed man.
Michael phelps on rehab and his friendship with ray lewis. Lewis convinced phelps to seek help at the meadows, a behavioural rehab facility outside phoenix. After reading the book for a couple days, phelps called lewis. Olympian michael phelps reveals purpose driven life saved. Lewis gave him the purpose driven life by rick warren and it stirred his thoughts about a life with christ. Why michael phelps is a role model the odyssey online. Aug 18, 2016 lewis convinced phelps to enter rehab and gave him a book to read while he was there. In 2015, lewis partnered with rob wallace to found power52, a community solar solution. Its no secret that baltimore sports greats michael phelps and ray lewis are close friends. In addition to encouraging phelps that he could make it through his dark time, and advising him to seek the help of a rehab center, lewis, who is public about his christian faith, gave phelps a book. Warrens the purpose driven life lewis also gave phelps a copy of the purpose driven life by rick warren. Aug 08, 2016 lewis and other friends convinced phelps to seek help at the meadows, a rehabilitation center outside of phoenix.
Interestingly, the drive and focus of the champion athlete come from a dark place in his psyche. Double murder charges still haunt exraven linebacker ray lewis. The purpose driven life of michael phelps bible gateway blog. Thats when friend and former nfl player ray lewis stepped in to help. A couple of years ago, fellow athlete and friend ray lewis. Jan 23, 20 football isnt an olympic sport, but ray lewis was partly responsible for the united states winning six medals at last summers games in london.
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For years the world has followed michael phelpss progress from teen sensation in sydney to bona fide phenom in athens. Oct 02, 2018 the new york times bestseller, with a new afterword michael lewiss most ambitious and important book. Michael phelps credits christian book purpose driven life for saving his life posted on august 11, 2016 by kris patrick michael phelps was given the christian book purpose driven life by former nfl star ray lewis. Aug 15, 2016 ray lewis explains the relationship he has with michael phelps after the olympians goldmedal walkoff in rio. And as he headed into treatment, ray gave him a special gift his very own copy of rick warrens the purpose driven life. But then christian friend and nfl star ray lewis stepped with words of encouragement. Nov 10, 2015 michael phelps is back on track these days, back swimming with a passion and not drinking anymore, living life to the fullest with the help of nfl super bowl champion ray lewis. Has great as phelps is when it comes to swimming there is none to compared to him. Thenravens linebacker ray lewis, left, and olympic swimmer michael phelps hug before an nfl football game against the cincinnati bengals in baltimore, monday, sept. In september of 2014, phelps wanted to end his life. Phelps returned to his training and attended the recent 2016 rio olympics, the american golden fish won 6 medals including 5 gold and 1 silver. The purpose driven life at the meadows, michael felt confined physically.
In no limits, michael phelpsthe greatest competitor since michael jordan or tiger woodswill share the secrets to his remarkable. In the interview, phelps says, its turned me into believing that there is a power greater than myself and there is a purpose for me on this planeti think it helped me when i was in a place. Aug 08, 2016 it was then that his nfl friend ray lewis, an outspoken christian, stepped in. Phelps brought with him the book the purpose driven life by rick warren. What you can learn from the purpose driven life and michael. Atlanta once again, ray lewis and the super bowl intersect in atlanta. Sports columnist with beat writing experience on baseball, golf, the nfl.
Michael phelps, kevin plank, steve bisciotti and others say ray lewis hall of fame playing career shouldnt overshadow his extraordinary efforts to uplift spirits and be a compassionate friend. How michael phelps overcame childhood issues to become. Aug 10, 2016 thenravens linebacker ray lewis, left, and olympic swimmer michael phelps hug before an nfl football game against the cincinnati bengals in baltimore, monday, sept. Michael phelps saved from suicide by rick warren book. Aug 11, 2016 lewis convinced phelps to enter rehab and gave him a book to read while he was there. Nov 05, 2015 ray lewis was leaving a super bowl party in 2000 when 2 men were stabbed to death. Espn tells michael phelps olympic story with global. God used rick warrens the purpose driven life to rescue. He recalls arriving at the meadows shaking and never being more afraid in his life. The words struck a chord with olympic swimmer michael phelps. Michael phelps credits ray lewis for inspiring his comeback. David greene talks to lewis about his memoir, i feel like going on.
For michael phelps, all that gold couldnt glitter until. After reading the book for a couple days at the meadows, phelps called lewis. With the help of friend and nfl player, ray lewis, phelps committed his life to christ. And the christian book had a profound impact on michael. The purpose driven life, by megachurch baptist pastor rick warren.
Phelps stayed at the rehab till november 2014 and left as a changed man. Phelps admitted himself to the meadows, a rehabilitation center. Michael phelps is the most decorated olympic athlete of all time, with a whopping 28 medals. But an article in the washington post details a new aspect. Michael phelps is back on track these days, back swimming with a passion and not drinking anymore, living life to the fullest with the help of nfl. Joe klein, new york times michael lewiss brilliant narrative of the trump administrations botched presidential transition takes us into the engine rooms of a government under attack by its leaders through willful ignorance and greed.
Olympic gold medalist michael phelps contemplated suicide amid his alcohol problems, but found a lifeline in christian nfl star and longtime friend ray lewis gift a purpose driven life book. Aug 04, 2016 a key turning point in michaels life was when his friend ray lewis gave him a copy of the purpose driven life by rick warren zondervan, 20. Now hes a living olympic legend in beijing with a peerless record of gold medals. Michael phelps tells how he did not want to be alive any more after dui arrest as he opens up about his stint in rehab and his friendship with. Maybe if ray lewis gets bored doing television in his retirement, he can devote all his energies to the u. Nov 10, 2015 michael phelps tells how he did not want to be alive any more after dui arrest as he opens up about his stint in rehab and his friendship with football great ray lewis.
Ray lewis explains the relationship he has with michael phelps after the olympians goldmedal walkoff in rio. Michael phelps prepares for life after 2016 rio olympics. Ray lewis uses the story of david and goliath to show the importance of fighting your own fights, and says the effort is what defines you more than wins or losses. Aug, 2016 michael phelps gave ray lewis a shoutout after his final gold medal. Michael phelps has 22 books on goodreads with 5532 ratings. He holds the record for winning the most gold medals 8 in a single olympics 2008. Power52 provides affordable renewable energy to inner city communities. Aug 05, 2016 thats when friend and former nfl player ray lewis stepped in to help. As a guy who just published a book of his own, the most frustrating thing about this story is that phelps didnt even buy the book himself. Football isnt an olympic sport, but ray lewis was partly responsible for the united states winning six medals at last summers games in. Ray lewis, an unexpected life coach, came to the rescue and lifted phelps out of this state. Plus football galore, including dak prescott, antonio brown, teddy bridgewater and.
Phelps was so depressed that he had contemplated ending his life. Double murder charges still haunt exraven linebacker ray. Michael phelps credits christian book purpose driven life. Nov 10, 2015 michael phelps says he didnt want to be alive after dui arrest, but ray lewis pushed him to go to rehab. Michael phelps credits ray lewis for inspiring his. Aug 15, 2016 christian headlines editor, veronica neffinger, reports that ray lewis not only encouraged michael phelps to take a look at his life and read the book but also to enter rehab, which phelps. Olympic gold medalist michael phelps contemplated suicide amid his alcohol problems, but found a lifeline in christian nfl star and longtime friend. Lewis also launched the tackling life podcast in 2016 with dr. It had been given to him by former baltimore ravens linebacker ray lewis, and he not only read it.
Ray lewis influenced powerful people beyond football, from. Christian headlines editor, veronica neffinger, reports that ray lewis not only encouraged michael phelps to take a look at his life and. Michael phelps, a baltimore native and ravens fan, stated that he found his life purpose and desire to compete in the 2016 summer olympics after seeking lewis s advice. Michael phelps says he didnt want to be alive after dui. Lewis also convinced phelps to go to rehab which phelps reluctantly agreed to do. But, even him have problems just like a normal person. Jul 29, 2019 while at the facility, he reached out to ray lewis over the phone, who recommended a certain book to him. What you can learn from the purpose driven life and.
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