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The On-Deck Circle

Baseball player waiting in the on-deck circle during a night game under stadium lights, focused on the upcoming at-bat.

The On-Deck Circle:   From a young age in baseball, players are taught that the on-deck circle has a purpose. It is where a batter gets their timing, rhythm, and focus aligned, giving themselves the best opportunity to succeed at the plate. After all, the old adage reminds us that hitting is all about timing, […]

The Art of the Save

The Art of the Save:   In 1959, journalist Jerome Holtzman created a new statistic to measure the effectiveness of relief pitchers in Major League Baseball: the save. A save is earned by pitching at least one inning without surrendering a lead of three runs or fewer, or by pitching the final three innings while […]

When Baseball Breaks Your Heart

When Baseball Breaks Your Heart: Baseball can break your heart. A season ends sooner than you hoped. An injury takes away the game you love.  A player gets cut.  A senior plays his final inning.  A team falls one game short.  A routine ground ball becomes the mistake you cannot stop replaying in your mind. […]

Washed Clean

A baseball jersey hangs over a wash tub as water pours down, washing away mud and dirt. The image contrasts a stained uniform with a clean one, symbolizing forgiveness, renewal, and being washed clean through faith. The graphic features the headline "Washed Clean" alongside scripture references from Psalm 103:12, 1 John 1:9, and Isaiah 1:18.

Washed Clean: By the end of a baseball game, a uniform can be a complete mess. Grass stains.  Clay ground into the knees.  Dirt streaked across the chest.  Sweat.  Mud packed into every crease. But something happens before the next game. That dirty uniform gets washed. The stains that looked permanent are cleaned. The mud […]

Who’s in Your Dugout?

Youth baseball players stand shoulder-to-shoulder in a dugout during a team prayer or huddle, with the devotional title “Who’s In Your Dugout?” displayed prominently in bold black and orange lettering alongside the Bibles & Baseball logo.

Who’s in Your Dugout? Baseball is not meant to be played alone. Every player needs teammates in the dugout, coaches in the corner, and people who will tell them the truth when they’re getting off track. The same is true in life and in faith. The people closest to you will influence your attitude, your […]

Steady Through Every Season

A mother sits beside her son in a baseball uniform on bleachers at sunset, arm around him as they overlook a baseball field. The image includes the devotional title “Steady Through Every Season” and a message about faithful motherhood and pointing children toward God.

Steady Through Every Season:   Baseball will expose you. One week you can’t miss a pitch. The next week you can’t buy a hit. You make a great play on Monday and boot a routine ground ball on Thursday. The game is built on inconsistency. That’s why every player, every team, every family needs something […]

Make the Adjustment

Baseball player listens to coach in dugout, symbolizing repentance, correction, and spiritual growth.

Make the Adjustment:   Every baseball player knows this moment. You swing and miss at the same pitch—again. You field a ball the wrong way. You make the same mistake twice. At some point, you have to own it. No excuses. You admit what’s wrong, listen to your coach, and make the adjustment. That’s how […]

Opening Day: Trust the One Who Holds the Season

Opening Day baseball field with home plate and chalked batter’s box, featuring the message “Trust the One who holds the season".

Opening Day: Trust the One Who Holds the SeasoN   Opening Day carries a feeling you can’t fake. Fresh dirt. Clean uniforms. Zero losses. Every team starts with hope, but nobody knows how the season will actually play out. Coaches don’t know how their lineup will develop. Players don’t know when they’ll slump or when […]

The Ultimate Comeback

Baseball bat lying by home plate on a dirt field at sunset with stadium lights, representing the ultimate comeback and Easter devotion

The Ultimate Comeback:   Every baseball fan loves a comeback. Bottom of the ninth. Two outs. Down to your last strike. It looks finished. The crowd starts heading for the exits. But one swing changes everything. Easter is the greatest comeback in history. On Friday, it looked like defeat. Jesus Christ had been crucified, buried, […]

Build the Brotherhood

Teen baseball teammates celebrating together with arms around each other during spring training, representing unity and brotherhood in team culture

Build the Brotherhood: Spring Training Series – Part 4 (Team Chemistry & Culture)   Spring Training shapes culture. New players join. Veterans lead. Expectations are set. Identity forms. Talent can win a few games. Unity sustains a season. Psalm 133:1 says, “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity.” Romans […]