Michael phelps makes powerful statement about his christian faith. But an article in the washington post details a new aspect. Aug 15, 2016 what you can learn from the purpose driven life and michael phelps trending christian blog and commentary on. Olympic swimmer phelps credits purpose driven life for. A key turning point in michael s life was when his friend ray lewis gave him a copy of the purpose driven life by rick warren zondervan, 20. When phelps arrived at the arizona center where he received treatment for alcohol abuse, he began each day with a chapter from a book lewis. He played college football for the miami hurricanes, and earned all. Ray lewis spoke with michael phelps before final race, could not be. 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. For other people named ray lewis, see ray lewis disambiguation.
Power52 provides affordable renewable energy to inner city communities. Barry svrluga barry svrluga became a sports columnist for the washington post in december 2016. Olympic star michael phelps life was spiraling out of. What you can learn from the purpose driven life and. The sports illustrated article reads like a tellall book, with michael phelps detailing his darkest days and his push to. But when lewis showed up in court, alongside debbie phelps, during michaels dui sentencing, it rubbed many people the wrong way. When phelps was dealing with some personal issues, lewis suggested michael read rick warrens purpose driven life, a book that has been translated. 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. 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.
Ray lewis explains the relationship he has with michael phelps after the olympians goldmedal walkoff in rio. This month, michael phelps, 30, a year and a half removed from that night, will be trying out for his fifth olympic games. Aug 07, 2016 michael phelps on how reading purpose driven life saved him from suicide. Michael phelps didnt want to be alive, but ray lewis. 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. And the christian book had a profound impact on michael. The most decorated olympian in history, michael phelps, talks about being a huge baltimore ravens fan and ray lewis role in phelps decision to return to the pool for the 2012 olympics. Phelps was so depressed that he had contemplated ending his life. Jul 26, 2018 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.
Michael phelps retired after the 2012 london olympics, convinced that he had finished his swimming career. 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. 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. Olympic swimmer michael phelps story of being saved from suicide. Thats when friend and former nfl player ray lewis stepped in to help. Aug 15, 2016 ray lewis explains the relationship he has with michael phelps after the olympians goldmedal walkoff in rio. Olympic swimmer michael phelps was on the verge of suicide. Phelps said that the book turned me into believing there is a power greater than myself and there is a purpose for me on this planet. In an interview with espn, phelps said the book turned me into believing there is a power greater.
Michael phelps wont touch alcohol and has rededicated himself to swimming after leaving rehab, the olympian told sports illustrated. Former ravens linebacker ray lewis emerged as one of. Michael phelps is the most decorated olympic athlete of all time who won 22 medals, 18 of them gold, in swimming in four olympic games. The hardhitting linebacker gave the superswimmer a book by pastor rick warren.
Aug 01, 2016 phelps entered rehab carrying a book lewis gave him, the purpose driven life, by rick warren. There are some personal stories here and there about his childhood, but this is in no way a michael tells all story of what it has been like to be michael phelps. Michael phelps on how reading purpose driven life saved him. After reading the book for a couple days, phelps called lewis. Legendary olympic swimmer michael phelps sat down with megyn kelly on megyn kelly today to talk about his retirement from the sport, his growing family. After reading the book for a couple days at the meadows, phelps called lewis. But on the verge of ending everything, phelps received guidance from devout christian and nfl legend ray lewis. Michael phelps is the most decorated olympic athlete of all time, with a whopping 28 medals. Thankfully, someone reached out to michael phelps before he acted on those devastating thoughts. Michael phelps gave ray lewis a shoutout after his final gold medal. Aug 16, 2016 michael phelps is a shining example of the lords unfailing, forgiving love. Olympic swimmer michael phelps story of being saved from.
He gave phelps rick warrens book the purpose driven life. 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. Michael phelps was about to end his life, but god had a. Michael phelps, kevin plank, steve bisciotti and others say ray lewis hall of fame. Phelps was quoted calling lewis saying, man this book is crazy. Lewis also launched the tackling life podcast in 2016 with dr. The purpose driven life, by megachurch baptist pastor rick warren. An unusual friendship between baltimores brightest stars. I just figured that it was the best thing to do to just end my life, phelps said. 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. And as he headed into treatment, ray gave him a special gift his very own copy of rick warrens the purpose driven life. Phelps told lewis after contemplating suicide, man this book is crazy. Aug 09, 2016 a longtime ravens fan, phelps has always loved him some ray lewis.
When phelps was dealing with some personal issues, lewis suggested michael read rick warrens purpose driven life, a book that has. Double murder charges still haunt exraven linebacker ray lewis. Aug 30, 2016 michael phelps was about to end his life, but god had a different plan. Phelps heeded his friends advice and entered the rehab facility carrying a book lewis gave him, the purpose driven life, by rick warren.
Warrens the purpose driven life lewis also gave phelps a copy of the purpose driven life by rick warren. 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. In 2015, lewis partnered with rob wallace to found power52, a community solar solution. Aug 19, 2016 when phelps was dealing with some personal issues, lewis suggested michael read rick warrens purpose driven life, a book that has been translated into 85 languages and, according to publisher. How ray lewis contributed to michael phelps medal haul in. Jul 29, 2019 michael phelps is the most decorated olympic athlete of all time, with a whopping 28 medals. Ray lewis influenced powerful people beyond football, from michael. Reading recommendations that cover everything from football to life to leadership, from pageturning nerds including andrew luck, pete carroll, ray lewis, michael phelps.
Phelps entered rehab carrying a book lewis gave him, the purpose driven life, by rick warren. Can ray lewis claim some credit for michael phelps gold medal in the 200meter individual medley. Celebs from michael phelps to kim kardashian want a purposedriven life. He recalls arriving at the meadows shaking and never being more afraid in his life. Aug 09, 2016 the words struck a chord with olympic swimmer michael phelps. For example, after reading this book i cannot tell you what michael s favorite band is, nor whether he attended his high school prom, nor whether he got good grades in school. Lewis convinced phelps to enter rehab and gave him a book to read while he was there. Former nfl star ray lewis, a friend of phelps, helped the swimmer address the issues hes never confronted including about his dad abandoning him.
Aug 05, 2016 thats when friend and former nfl player ray lewis stepped in to help. Olympian michael phelps reveals purpose driven life saved him. For example, after reading this book i cannot tell you what michaels favorite band is, nor whether he attended his high school prom, nor whether he got good grades in school. Ray lewis shared words of wisdom with michael phelps before the final race of his career. Plus football galore, including dak prescott, antonio brown, teddy bridgewater and.
Michael phelps talks rehabilitation in sports illustrated. God used rick warrens the purpose driven life to rescue. A couple of years ago, fellow athlete and friend ray lewis. Its no secret that baltimore sports greats michael phelps and ray lewis are close friends. Michael phelps credits this book with saving his life dave willis. Lewis could able to convince phelps to seek help at the meadows rehab. Man, this book is crazy, lewis says phelps told him, i cannot thank. Ray lewis tweets strange thing about michael phelps medal count. Lewis, a former baltimore ravens linebacker, inspired him to get help.
In an espn special, phelps said the book turned me into believing that there is. Feb 04, 20 michael phelps meets baltimore ravens ray lewis after the game. Ray lewis has put up with the ignorance and narrow minds of those who would drag this garbage up again. Phelps explained the book helped by turning him into believing. Michael phelps credits christian book purpose driven life. Nov 05, 2015 double murder charges still haunt exraven linebacker ray lewis. Lewis gave him the purpose driven life by rick warren and it stirred his thoughts about a life with christ.
But even such a high level of success could not prevent the despondency he faced in september 2014 he even thought about ending his own life, espn reports. I was talking to ray lewis earlier today and we just had a great talk. A couple of years ago, ray lewisformer american football. Nov 10, 2015 michael phelps wont touch alcohol and has rededicated himself to swimming after leaving rehab, the olympian told sports illustrated.
Aug 08, 2016 phelps said that the book turned me into believing there is a power greater than myself and there is a purpose for me on this planet. What you can learn from the purpose driven life and michael. Michael phelps prepares for life after 2016 rio olympics. Michael phelps story is a reminder that no matter how big a mess. The words struck a chord with olympic swimmer michael phelps. Michael phelps was given the christian book purpose driven life by former nfl star ray lewis. Sign up for the for the win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Barry svrluga barry svrluga became a sports columnist for the washington post in. Phelps admitted himself to the meadows, a rehabilitation center. Ray lewis explains the relationship he has with michael phelps after the. Michael phelps saved from suicide by rick warren book. Olympic legend michael phelps reportedly has credited baltimore ravens linebacker ray lewis with helping him rediscover his motivation after the 2008 beijing games. 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. Michael phelps on how reading purpose driven life saved.
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. Michael phelps was about to end his life, but god had a different plan. Michael phelps says he didnt want to be alive after dui. Michael phelps credits ray lewis for inspiring his comeback. Aug, 2016 michael phelps gave ray lewis a shoutout after his final gold medal.
Michael phelps credits ray lewis for inspiring his. One was retired baltimore ravens linebacker ray lewis, who had long been a friend and confidante. Look at how the life of michael phelps including a complicated relationship with his. 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. Lewis and other friends convinced phelps to seek help at the meadows, a rehabilitation center outside of phoenix. Nov 21, 2016 ray lewis, an unexpected life coach, came to the rescue and lifted phelps out of this state. Michael phelps on rehab and his friendship with ray lewis. Michael phelps story is a reminder that no matter how big a mess your. 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. Oct 02, 2018 the new york times bestseller, with a new afterword michael lewiss most ambitious and important book. The most decorated olympian in history, michael phelps, talks about being a huge ravens fan and ray lewis role in phelps decision to return to the pool for. Why michael phelps is a role model and its not just the 26 olympics medals. Double murder charges still haunt exraven linebacker ray. How michael phelps overcame childhood issues to become.
Football isnt an olympic sport, but ray lewis was partly responsible for the united states winning six. Ray lewis influenced powerful people beyond football, from. Michael phelps talks rehabilitation in sports illustrated cover story. Ravens great ray lewis on the leaders looked up to in his career. Aug 11, 2016 lewis convinced phelps to enter rehab and gave him a book to read while he was there. Phelps said the book turned me into believing that. Ray lewis, an unexpected life coach, came to the rescue and lifted phelps out of this state. Espn tells michael phelps olympic story with global. Why michael phelps is a role model the odyssey online. It was an extremely difficult time, when he seriously contemplated suicide. Phelps said the book turned me into believing that there is a. Within a few days, phelps called lewis and told him man this book is crazy. Celebs from michael phelps to kim kardashian want a purpos.
Michael phelps opens up about struggles with anxiety. Jan 23, 20 maybe if ray lewis gets bored doing television in his retirement, he can devote all his energies to the u. During a stint in rehab, his longtime friend and nfl hall of famer, ray lewis, reached out with. 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. After being so deep in despair and sin that he wanted to end his life, the lord used lewis to show phelps the light of the lord. Interestingly, the drive and focus of the champion athlete come from a dark place in his psyche. Michael phelps on how reading purpose driven life saved him from suicide. Michael phelps has 22 books on goodreads with 5464 ratings. Olympian michael phelps reveals purpose driven life. Lewis convinced phelps to seek help at the meadows, a behavioural rehab facility outside phoenix. Aug 18, 2016 michael phelps story is a reminder that no matter how big a mess your. The purpose driven life of michael phelps bible gateway blog.