When All You Ever Wanted Isn’t Enough

Sep 15, 2014 | 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...

Nice Guys Finish Last?

Aug 11, 2014 | Diamond Devotions

It is said that nice guys finish last. In order to win, we are taught, you must abandon your principles and do whatever it takes, on and off the field. Run over whoever is in the way. Take no prisoners. Make no friends. Nice guys need not apply. Only, from what...

Learning to Win (Why Do We Play, part 10)

Jul 9, 2014 | Game Notes

There’s not much like it in sports. The celebration after a championship win is an experience and a spectacle that every player wants to have and every fan wants to watch. I’ve been on both sides, one year watching the other team celebrate and then being...

Diamond Devotion–June 4

Jun 7, 2013 | Diamond Devotions

Late May and Early June signal the culmination of high school and college baseball seasons. It is the season for dogpiles on the mound, championship trophies, and getting sized for rings. For many teams, the pinnacle of the sport is just a game or two away. For these...