As God's "icons" (those created in His image), our purpose in this world is to embrace Him as our Creator, and to point the eyes of others toward Him and His everlasting love and glory. According to Michael Fessler, it's within wrestling (and the life of a wrestler) that we discover our role as icons. "Icon is Michael Fessler's best work to date. This is a bold statement considering the magnitude of his other writings, but it's true. Throughout this book Fessler seamlessly blends together the sport of wrestling, psychology, and sound biblical truth. From the first to last page you will be simultaneously challenged and encouraged in both heart and mind.Ultimately, you will desire to be an icon." Chad Parks , author of the bestseller Game Changing Moves "I really enjoyed Icon . I especially loved the stories of wrestlers and how they relate wrestling to the Christian faith. It is amazing how wrestling and Christian principles intertwine. By telling stories of wrestling, Michael Fessler makes it easier to grasp what it means to be God's icon." Joe Russell , Manager of Freestyle Programs at USAWrestling "Michael Fessler has done it again. Faith is such a personal, spiritual epiphany that one comes to deeply accept. Wrestling is also an extremely personal activity that mirrors the life of faith. Fessler's message is something in which all readers will definitely want to re-evaluate their life's struggles and relation to God." Dr. Bill Welker , award-winning author of the The Sparrow's Spirit: a Champion Wrestler's Lifetime Reflections on Prayer and Perseverance , and The Wrestling Drill Book . "As a Christian and former wrestler, reading Icon was very sobering and yet incredibly inspiring. I saw important periods of my past life in the relatable stories of others. My faith was strengthened as I saw retrospectively how God has utilized the amazing sport of wrestling to practically teach me about Him. Most importantly, I better understand a right view of my position and relationship with Jesus: I am called to a life of obedience and abundant joy as an icon of the Most High God." Chance Leonard , 2017 National Wrestling Hall of Fame (OK Chapter) Medal of Courage Recipient, and Creator and Executive Producer of the documentary film The Price of Legacy: Wrestling with a Dynasty . Michael Fessler is author of "Faith and Wrestling" and "The Wrestler"; and is a national speaker for the United States Wrestling Foundation (USWF). He has a BA in Biblical and Theological Studies (Bethel University), and an MA in Communications (Concordia University - St. Paul). Fessler lives in Minnesota with his wife and children.