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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 […]

Lead Like the Captain

Baseball catcher crouched behind the plate, focused and ready to lead the team from behind the scenes.

Lead Like the Captain   Baseball has a way of revealing character. When the game gets tight, when the heat rises, and when the pressure is on, the team looks to its captain. Not just for talent—but for tone. A true captain leads with conviction, courage, and consistency. Biblical leadership works the same way. Scripture […]

Better Together

Baseball players standing in a tight huddle with arms around each other, symbolizing unity, teamwork, and fellowship.

Better Together   If you’ve ever been to a ballgame, you know the power of being with other fans. When your team hits a walk-off home run, the whole place erupts. Strangers high-five. Everyone’s part of something bigger. But when your team loses, those same fans stick around. They sigh, shake their heads, and say, […]

Drown Out the Noise

Baseball player standing in the dugout, focusing intensely before stepping onto the field, symbolizing focus and faith amid life’s noise.

Drown Out The Noise   Baseball is noisy— the roar of the crowd, the chatter from the dugout, the cheers and even the jeers from the stands. Some voices lift you up; others try to tear you down. Every player knows that when you step into the batter’s box or take your position on the […]

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 […]

Salt in the Dugout, Light in the Game

Baseball resting on a wooden bench in the dugout, symbolizing faith, purpose, and being the salt and light of the game.

Salt in the Dugout, Light in the Game   On the ball field, most players want to stand out—to make the big hit or rob that home run. In a similar way, Jesus calls His followers to stand out. He tells us to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. […]

Play Your Position – Embracing Your Role in God’s Plan

Baseball team huddling on the field, symbolizing unity, purpose, and embracing the role God has planned for each player.

Play Your Position – Embracing Your Role in God’s Plan   Baseball is a team sport. No matter how talented the shortstop is, he can’t pitch, catch, and cover the outfield all at once. Every player has a position. Each one matters. And when each man owns his role and executes it with discipline and […]

First Step Back

Baseball player taking the first step back to catch a ball, symbolizing faith, readiness, and trust in God’s direction.

First Step Back   This week’s devotional is a thoughtful contribution from Austin Wilson, a friend of the Bibles & Baseball team. Drawing from his experiences in baseball, Austin encourages us to stretch our faith beyond our own limits and trust in something greater than ourselves. First Step Back Ever since we started playing baseball […]

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 […]