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

What Will You Leave?

Do you like to collect things?  Save stuff?  Hoard everything?  Hold on to material goods just in case you might need it some day?  Do you strive to have electronics with the latest technology?  Are you a lover of money/investments and nervously watch the DOW every morning?  Or, do you see money and niceties as something you can use and enjoy, but not become attached to?  Do you ever ask yourself, “Self, what will you leave?” Question provokes thought ~ Think about it.  What will you leave?  There lived a very rich man who habitually dressed in royal clothes and Read More