Ben Orr
Chris Grothues: Faith on the Field
Chris Grothues: Faith on the Field
Youth Team Ministry
Ben Orr
Balancing Passion and Purpose: Athletes and the ...

For many athletes, the pursuit of baseball becomes a consuming passion. Early morning practices, late-night workouts, and constant competition can lead to an overwhelming focus on the game. This dedication, while commendable, often places baseball on the throne of their lives, overshadowing other crucial aspects such as relationships, mental health, and, most importantly, their spiritual well-being.

Balancing Passion and Purpose: Athletes and the Challenge of Prioritizing Faith Over Baseball

Safe at Home

Safe at Home

SAFE. These four letters strung confidently together  are possibly the sweetest in baseball. As elating as it is to hear the umpire yell “SAFE!” upon reaching first, second, or third, the entire sport hinges on another string of four letters: HOME. The 90 feet separating third base from home plate may be the game’s most defining measure of distance as well. “SAFE at HOME” is the declaration that decides the game. World championships have been canonized in the annals of baseball legend by this phrase. Hope-crushing losses have broken the hearts of players, fans, and ball clubs by its absence.