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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

Audience Of One

Baseball player on the field before the game, symbolizing devotion and playing for an audience of one.

Audience Of One   Baseball is full of pressure—from the crowd, the coach, teammates, and even social media. Everyone has an opinion about how you should play, what gear you should wear, or how you should act. It’s easy to get caught up in what’s popular or “in style.” But as followers of Christ, we’re […]

Keep Swinging

Baseball player at the plate watching a pitch approach with the words “Keep Swinging,” symbolizing perseverance, faith, and determination.

Keep Swinging   Baseball is a game of failure. Even the best hitters strike out. But the ones who succeed are the ones who keep stepping into the box, pitch after pitch, game after game. They keep swinging. The Christian life is the same. You won’t always feel like you’re winning. Some days you strike […]

Breaking the Curse

Baseball player standing in a cloud of dust, symbolizing breaking free from past mistakes and finding redemption through faith in Christ.

Breaking the Curse   Baseball players and fans are known for being superstitious. From rally caps to lucky socks, some believe their behavior can influence the outcome of a game. One of the most famous examples is the Curse of the Billy Goat. In 1945, a Chicago Cubs fan was asked to leave Wrigley Field […]

Anywhere with God

Baseball player sitting in the dugout, gazing toward the field, reflecting on faith and finding peace anywhere with God.

Anywhere with God   This week’s devo comes straight from Justin Penland, treasurer of Bibles of Baseball. Justin was saved over 25 years ago and explains that was a turning point in his life that began a journey of transformation that has taught him to rely more on God’s guidance and develop and deeper faith […]