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Can’t Fool That Umpire!
Whenever a baseball pitcher throws a pitch that is just a bit outside of the strike zone, the catcher will invariably move his mitt a few inches in order to try to make the pitch look as if it were … Continue reading
Shared Lives
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”—Romans 12:15. The Bible urges us to go through life together, sharing experiences with each other under various circumstances, whether good or bad. We were not created to live in isolation, … Continue reading
First Things First
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Ke’Bryan Hayes hit a ball over the fence Tuesday night, but he did not get credit for a home run. Hayes was so intent on watching the flight of the ball that he neglected to touch first … Continue reading
Affecting the Others
COVID-19 has shut down another sports team. The Duke men’s basketball team has pulled out of the ACC tournament, ending their season. One of their walk-on players tested positive for the virus. Just losing one player who had a very … Continue reading
Feeling Like a Threat
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is known for being outspoken. In his rookie season in the NFL, Mayfield told reporters before a late-season win, “When I woke up this morning, I was feeling pretty dangerous.” How often do you wake … Continue reading
Hank Aaron, Class Act
Home run king Hank Aaron passed away yesterday at the age of 86. The Hall of Fame baseball player is still at or near the top of the all-time list in many offensive categories. He was also an excellent defensive … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Leadership, Sports
Tagged Beautitudes, blessed are the meek, Hank Aaron, humility, illustration
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Practice
Stephen Curry, 32, is one of the best long-distance shooters in the history of basketball. Now entering his 12th season in the NBA, Curry has made 2,500 3-point shots in his career. Only Ray Allen and Reggie Miller have made … Continue reading
Blackberry Moments
In his book Unscripted, sports commentator Ernie Johnson Jr. talks about something that he calls “blackberry moments”. He tells about playing in a baseball game when he was about eight years old. A player on the opposing team hit a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Leadership, Prayer, Sports, Uncategorized
Tagged Colossians 4:5, Ernie Johnson Jr., opportunity, Unscripted
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LEO
Tom Allen, the head coach of the Indiana University football team, has brought a whole new level of excitement to a program that has historically struggled. His Hoosiers are enjoying a remarkable season and are ranked among the top teams … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Sports
Tagged 1 Peter 4:8, illustration, Indiana University football, love each other, Tom Allen
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