Baseball and Church

Have you ever talked with a friend, a stranger, or a neighbor about church and the Lord?  The conversation may sound something like this:  The one you are talking to says, “I’m such-and-such religion, so I’m good.”  But the conversation continues. “Could I put that into perspective for you?” you ask politely.  He nods. “Let’s say you are playing baseball.  You are on Cee’s team and another player is on Bee’s team.  The rules of the Baseball Handbook are the same whether you are on Cee’s team or Bee’s team.  Cee’s team is up to bat.  The batter hits a Read More

Shoes with Soul

This post-Christmas story from an unknown man touched my heart, and I thought it may touch yours as well. I showered and shaved – I adjusted my tie.  I got there and sat in a pew just in time. Bowing my head in prayer as I closed my eyes, I saw the shoe of the man next to me touching my own.  I sighed. With plenty of room on either side, I thought, Why must our soles touch? It bothered me; his shoe touching  mine. But it didn’t bother him much. A prayer began: “Our Father…” I thought, This man Read More