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Last Pitch Mentality

High school pitcher resets on the mound as the catcher stands at home plate during a sunset baseball game.

Last Pitch Mentality:   Baseball is a game of quick decisions. The pitcher delivers.The batter swings.The umpire makes the call. Then, just like that, the pitch is over. Maybe the pitcher left the ball over the middle of the plate.Maybe the batter chased a pitch in the dirt.Maybe the umpire called a strike that looked […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

Every Step Follows the Ball | Every Move Depends on Christ

Youth baseball player tracking a fly ball in his glove, symbolizing focus and faith in Christ from the Bibles and Baseball devotional series.

Every Step Follows the Ball Every Move Depends on Christ Keep Your Eye on the ball; a devotional series by Bibles and Baseball   In baseball, nobody just wanders around the field. Every movement has a purpose. Infielders shift based on the count. Outfielders take a few steps in or back depending on the hitter. […]

The Ball Starts the Game

Baseball resting on the dirt before the start of a game with text reading “The Ball Starts the Game – Jesus Starts Everything.”

The Ball Starts the Game Jesus Starts Everything Keep Your Eye on the ball; a devotional series by Bibles and Baseball   Before the uniforms matter, before the lineup is announced, before the stands fill up—there is one non-negotiable detail: the ball must be put in play. No ball means no pitch. No pitch means […]

The Light That Broke The Darkness

A baseball resting in snowy pine branches beside glowing Christmas lights, symbolizing Christ as the Light that breaks the darkness.

THE LIGHT THAT BROKE THE DARKNESS   A baseball game changes the moment the stadium lights flip on. One second the field is swallowed in shadows; the next, everything is visible. The game makes sense again—you can see the hops, the angles, the routes. Light brings clarity and confidence. Christmas is God doing the same […]