Jun 11, 2014 | Game Notes
In my life, I’ve found two places of refuge, two places where I know I will come alive, if even for a few moments. One is in the pulpit preaching about Jesus. The other is on the baseball field. Years ago, in college, my wife (then girlfriend) had a serious...
May 21, 2014 | Game Notes
First of all, you have to read the following comment from Coach Al Summers. Al was gracious enough to stop by the Baseball Pastor site and interact with me a few weeks ago. His words are incredibly insightful and could stand alone in this post. (Note: Al’s...
May 13, 2014 | Coach's Counselor, Game Notes
I was an emotional player. Really emotional. My competitive drive ran high and I did not tolerate failure and imperfection in myself. As a result, I spent a good deal of time breaking things and beating myself up whenever I struck out or made an error. Baseball,...
May 6, 2014 | Coach's Counselor, Game Notes
Looking back on my playing career, I realize now more than ever how much of my character was shaped by the game of baseball. Clearly, God was in control, but he used the game as part of making me more like him. It’s for those reasons I’ll never apologize...
Apr 28, 2014 | Coach's Counselor, Game Notes
If you’re still reading this series, it’s because you realize there’s more to playing the game, any game, than simply winning and losing. You want more than merely the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. You know the game has more to offer...