Bottom of the 9th: Living For Jesus Like There's No Tomorrow

Bottom of the 9th is a faith-filled journey through the trials, triumphs, and turning points of life, seen through the eyes of a coach, father, and follower of Christ. Blending powerful personal testimony, Scripture, and baseball analogies, Josh Buford invites readers into the dugout of real-life discipleship—where faith overcomes failure and God's purpose prevails. Whether you're an athlete, parent, or believer in need of encouragement, this book offers truth, hope, and the call to finish strong.What if you lived every day like the game was on the line?In Bottom of the 9th: Living for Jesus Like There's No Tomorrow, coach and worship leader Josh Buford brings the heat—mixing sports analogies, Scripture, and real-life grit to challenge you to step up to the plate and live with eternal purpose. Whether you're an athlete, parent, coach, or believer looking for renewed focus, this book will inspire you to defeat doubt, overcome adversity, and pursue a faith that finishes strong.Packed with biblical truth, personal stories, and reflection questions, this is more than a book—it’s a call to live bold, leave it all on the field, and follow Jesus like the clock’s running out.The game is almost over. How will you finish?About the AuthorJosh is a coach, worship leader, and founder of Excel Sports Performance. He’s trained thousands of athletes—including over 1,000 college players and dozens of MLB draft picks, MLB All-Stars, and NFL Stars—but his greatest passion is pointing people to Jesus.After surviving three strokes during Police Academy training in 2024, Josh returned just one week later, a testimony to God's healing power and purpose, his life and message challenge others to live boldly, love deeply, and lead with faith.Josh lives in Mathiston, Mississippi with his wife, Samantha Love, and their two children, Presley Love and Cashton Reed.Follow him @joshbuford Read more