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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 […]

Built on Sacrifice

baseball field at sunset with an American flag and cross, illustrating the Christian devotion "Built on Sacrifice."

Built on Sacrifice: Fourth of July weekend is filled with flags, fireworks, and celebration. Before games begin, hats come off, people stand, and eyes turn toward the flag. Why? Because a flag represents sacrifice and freedom. It represents soldiers who gave their strength, their comfort, and for many, their lives so others could live free. […]

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 […]

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, […]

Embrace the Adjustment

Teen baseball player hitting off a tee during indoor batting practice while teammates train in the background, illustrating the theme “Embrace the Adjustment” from the Bibles & Baseball Spring Training Series Part 2 devotion.

Embrace the Adjustment: Spring Training Series – Part 2 (Skill Refinement & Transformation)   Spring Training isn’t just about stamina — it’s about change. A hitter might rebuild his swing. A pitcher develops a new pitch. A veteran adjusts mechanics to extend his career. These changes aren’t cosmetic. They’re intentional. Necessary. Sometimes uncomfortable. Good players […]

Reset and Refocus

gh school baseball catcher in full gear, focused and ready behind home plate, symbolizing a moment to reset and refocus.

Reset and Refocus Keep Your Eye on the ball; a devotional series by Bibles and Baseball   Step Back. Lock In. Play On. Every good hitter knows what to do when things aren’t clicking. When the timing feels off… When the last swing was ugly… When the pressure starts to creep in… They don’t panic. […]