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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. […]

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 […]

No Jesus. No Salvation. No Purpose.

Baseball field at night with home plate illuminated under stadium lights and the message “No Jesus. No Salvation. No Purpose.” from the Bibles and Baseball devotional series.

No Jesus. No Salvation. No Purpose. Keep Your Eye on the ball; a devotional series by Bibles and Baseball   Take the ball off the field and the game ends instantly. No arguing. No substitutes. No workaround. The rules don’t change just because you want them to. Life works the same way. You can have […]