Oct 28, 2015 | Diamond Devotions
I’m always glad when I see teams gather for prayer before games. Circled up, on a knee, heads bowed, asking the Lord for strength and protection. Sometimes the prayer is a recitation of the Lord’s Prayer. Sometimes, it’s led extemporaneously by a...
Mar 7, 2014 | Diamond Devotions
Over the past decade, several Major League players were implicated in what has become known as “The Steroid Era.” Dozens were accused, some were suspended, and many others denied use of performance enhancing drugs. It’s interesting to see what...
Aug 29, 2013 | Diamond Devotions
I’ve made a promise to my son regarding his performance in the game of baseball: I’ll always be honest. There are times when honesty means praising him for his effort and play. There are times when honesty means telling him his effort and play...
May 30, 2013 | Diamond Devotions
The person in charge matters. This goes without saying, but it’s amazing just how much difference the person in charge makes. The head coach sets the tone for the entire program. Attitude, work ethic, responsibility, everything in the program is a reflection (or...
Mar 30, 2013 | Diamond Devotions
In 1996, I attended the last regular-season home game Ozzie Smith ever played. The Cardinals went on to the playoffs that year, but the Wizard’s days were numbered. A young, up-and-coming shortstop named Royce Clayton was selected by Manager Tony LaRussa to...
