Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
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The opening week of major league baseball has come and gone. Spring training is over. Rosters have been solidified and ballparks filled. This year the Cubs will win the World Series!...NOT!!!
I predict a Rockies vs. Mariners World Series: (I can dream, can't I?) No Yankees, no Red Sox, no Dodgers.
Whoever plays in the World Series one thing is for sure, many hours will have been spent doing what these players are doing before every game: taking batting practice. Batting practice is the time to work out the kinks.
"...but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect..." 1 Peter 3:15 English Standard Version
Many Christians are terrified of telling someone else about their faith in Jesus Christ.We have often heard that it is impolite to talk about politics and religion, yet Peter's admonition runs contrary to this type of thinking.
Maybe we need batting practice. How about beginning by talking about this hope with other Christians? You will notice that there are few fans at Coors field during batting practice. If a batter misses the ball it's no big deal. In the same way, sharing our faith with other Christians ought to be safe (and if it isn't then there is something wrong).
It's time for BP!
I predict a Rockies vs. Mariners World Series: (I can dream, can't I?) No Yankees, no Red Sox, no Dodgers.
Whoever plays in the World Series one thing is for sure, many hours will have been spent doing what these players are doing before every game: taking batting practice. Batting practice is the time to work out the kinks.
"...but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect..." 1 Peter 3:15 English Standard Version
Many Christians are terrified of telling someone else about their faith in Jesus Christ.We have often heard that it is impolite to talk about politics and religion, yet Peter's admonition runs contrary to this type of thinking.
Maybe we need batting practice. How about beginning by talking about this hope with other Christians? You will notice that there are few fans at Coors field during batting practice. If a batter misses the ball it's no big deal. In the same way, sharing our faith with other Christians ought to be safe (and if it isn't then there is something wrong).
It's time for BP!
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