Feb 12, 2018 | Diamond Devotions
Several years ago, I was at a youth baseball tournament for some of the best travel teams in the country. The competition was intense, the players were good, and winning was quite an accomplishment. One team took some heat for bringing in players specifically to pitch...
Sep 15, 2017 | Diamond Devotions
God doesn’t care how many games you win. I’m convinced of that. Winning doesn’t impress him. After all, he’s God. God doesn’t care how many all-stars you collect on your travel team. I’m convinced of that too. Nor does he care what...
Mar 20, 2017 | Diamond Devotions
What will you do to win? What will you do to reach the goals you’ve set? Some read those questions and immediately think, “I’ll do anything. I’ll work as hard as I need to.” But that’s not what I’m talking about. Those...
Oct 17, 2016 | Diamond Devotions
There are some who say team chemistry doesn’t matter. Just get the best players you can find, put them on the field, and success will follow, regardless of whether or not they like each other. Honestly, it’s hard to argue with that. Talent is talent, even...
Jan 28, 2016 | Diamond Devotions
There’s no guarantee that the “good guys” will win, but isn’t it great when they do? When the team dog-piling at the end of the season is led by or filled with guys whose lives are marked by integrity, kindness, and compassion, there’s...