If there is a "church you," distinct from the "work you," "social you," and "family you," then you've made your life like a Role-Playing Game, stepping in and out of various roles without integrating your Christian faith into them. GAMING LIFE springboards from gaming terminology to help you integrate your Christian faith into all facets of life. "A clever, insightful, and relevant Bible Study. The use of modern gaming terminology will pique the interest of gamers (like me) and non-gamers alike. Jim's writing is easy to read but comes packed with a deep understanding of Biblical truth and how it can be applied to people's lives today. Your small group will love this book." - Gabriel Phifer, BS Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering, MIT '03 "Gaming Life is a great read! And while it may connect in a special way with gamers, the content is sure to resonate with anyone who wants to stop playing games with their faith and grow as an authentic follower of Jesus." - Jeff Hogan, Lead Pastor at Convergence Christian Church (C3) "I found Gaming Life to wonderfully parallel the Christian journey with the characteristics of a MMO/RPG game vs the outlook that we have while serving Christ. This book helps to identify those stages of the journey that we are struggling in. No matter if we are leveling up, or fighting scripted monsters in caves, our GM God has provided the key to victory with his word and the ultimate reward of eternal life when our game ends." - James Pryor, Troop Ministry Liaison, Trail Life USA. JIM BETTISON is a Bible Translator, pastor, former submariner and biker, who loves to make disciples. He received his undergraduate degree at St. Louis Christian College and his master's at Lincoln Christian University. Jim and his wife, Karen, raised four children and served with Pioneer Bible Translators, translating the Bible into a West African language. Jim currently writes books, teaches Bible studies, serves in men's ministry, and pastors a house church in rural Missouri.