In the Big Inning God Created Baseball - Paperback

by Jim Crosby (Author)

How do we know that God loves baseball? Because everywhere you look there are baseball fields and stadiums. Obviously when God made dry ground and separated it from the waters He had in mind the building of baseball diamonds. "In the Big Inning God Created Baseball" matches stories of the stars of baseball with those of Biblical heroes found in scriptures. The book points out how baseball and the Bible compliment each other in many ways. The reader will see how daily living can be better and more enjoyable by following the rules of the game. "In the Big Inning God Created Baseball" is entertaining as well as informative. By using quotes from famous baseball stars of the past and present the message contained is made more enjoyable. Yogi Berra said, "If people don't want to come to the ball park, how are you gonna stop them?" To enjoy baseball you don't have to go to the ballpark, just pick up this book and start reading. Intricate details are explained in the book like how to catch a knuckleball, one of baseball's most unpredictable pitches. Bob Uecker says the way to do that is to "wait until the ball stops rolling and pick it up." Rain delays are a part of baseball but none lasted as long as the one Noah experienced in the Bible. 40 days and nights of rain is a mighty big delay. You'll want to read about what happened on one particular Easter Egg hunt at Major League game held by the players for their kids. The significance of Easter is evident in the scripture lessons in this book as well. Sometimes life throws you a curve ball, but by reading "In the Big Inning God Created Baseball" you will hit it out of the park."

Author Biography

Jim Crosby is a lifetime baseball fan and devoted reader of scripture. He broadcast Florida State University baseball games on radio for 23 years, after covering the Seminoles for two years as an evening sports anchor on the local ABC television station. He has written over 500 devotions that can be read on his website www.writeman.com. He has published over 700 sports articles and three books prior. These include: "Devotions for the Armchair Quarterback," "You Can't Become a Football Overnight," and "Monday Morning Devotions." Jim is the District Lay Leader for the Northwest District of the Florida Methodist Conference. He lives in Tallahassee, FL with his wife Susette who has own interior design firm. They have five grown children and two grandchildren. They are charter members of Good Samaritan United Methodist Church.