They Called Me White Jesus: I was a Legend...Now I'm Something More [NOOK Book]

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One of the greatest high school basketball players to ever play in New
York City, there was no way Bill Rieser wasn't going to make it in the NBA. He could
do things on a basketball court no one else could--and that's why they called him
"White Jesus." But after a serious knee injury and clashes with his ...

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Overview

One of the greatest high school basketball players to ever play in New
York City, there was no way Bill Rieser wasn't going to make it in the NBA. He could
do things on a basketball court no one else could--and that's why they called him
"White Jesus." But after a serious knee injury and clashes with his college coach
derailed his career, Bill descended into a self-destructive lifestyle of drinking,
drug abuse, and womanizing. He was going to be just another washed-up playground
legend--until he encountered Jesus Christ and became something far more.

Once
known for his 44-inch leap, Rieser is still looking up these days and his vertical
leap goes higher than he could ever have imagined. So if you're looking for something
that will get you to that new level of trust and closeness with God you're yearning
for, this book is your ticket! Bill's infectious faith will change the way you view
God, His power, His Word, and prayer.

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781575673349
  • Publisher: Moody Publishers
  • Publication date: 7/1/2009
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Edition description: New Edition
  • Pages: 192
  • Sales rank: 1,161,955
  • Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 0.00 (d)
  • File size: 206 KB

Meet the Author

BILL RIESER grew up in East Harlem, New York where he was considered
a legend on the streets and basketball courts of New York City. His powerful slam
dunk repertoire earned him the nickname 'White Jesus' and destined him for stardom
in the NBA. But injuries in college and a lifestyle of excess and anger brought
him to the brink of personal and professional destruction. Through the incredible,
unconditional love of his wife, Carolynn and the faithful prayers of her church
he found and accepted the Lord as his Savior. Bill is the author of They Called
Me White Jesus, and is currently the Director of Recovery Ministries at Heartland
Community Church in Rockford, Illinois. He and Carolynn have been married for 25
years and live in Rockford. They have one daughter.
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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Acknowledgments
Foreword
Prologue

1.
Half Breed
To understand who I am, you have to understand where I'm from.
2.
Vertical Leap
This is what I became.
3. White Jesus
I didn't
want to know God, but He knew me and had given me a gift.
4. Death of a
Dream
My life headed toward disaster.
5. Caught
I learned
that no matter how fast you are, you can't outrun God.
6. Satisfied Customer
Not
everything changed overnight, but I learned that prayer was amazing.
7.
A New Peace
I learned so much about forgiveness.
8. A New Identity
My
life was transformed.
9 Nothing Held Back
There are no limits
on what God can do.
10. The Word
I loved the Bible because it was
all about God.
11. Promptings
The Holy Spirit became my guide.
12.
Waiting
The best things come when we obey God by standing still.
13.
Front-Row Seats
The key to pleasing God is faith.
14. Family
Matters
I found out that my ultimate Father lives in heaven.
15.
Plenty of Good News
Whether we say anything or not, we're always telling
others about Jesus.
16. Troubles
I learned God is faithful
and good even when things don't go as planned.
17. Timing
God does
things his way...perfectly!
18. Always Talking to God
For me,
prayer is life.
19. When All Is Said and Done
The Cross is what
matters.

Epilogue
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  • Posted December 24, 2009

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    White Jesus

    Enjoyed very much. A little deep in the religion and could have talked more of his basketball prowess. I had never heard of Bill Reiser and certainly enjoyed this read.

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  • Posted April 2, 2009

    Inspiring and Compelling!

    This is an awesome book! I picked it up and couldn't put it down until I had read the whole thing! The author shares his real life story how God was faithful to pursue him and work in his life even while he was still a prodigal. It is a story of how God still today can take ordinary people and accomplish extraordinary things in their life if they will just learn to pray and trust him. Easy to read and to the point- it will make you smile, make you laugh, make you weep tears of joy, and give you hope- no matter what circumstances you may be facing in your life. I highly recommend it!

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