Dugout Devotions: Inspirational Hits From MLB's Best

by Del Duduit

Overview

It’s the bottom of the 9th. Bases are loaded. Your favorite player is up to bat. He swings. He hits. It’s a…..grand slam! 


It’s true, fans love a good game. And we love players that inspire us. But who inspires the players? Who do they look to for guidance? Dugout Devotions takes an inside look at several popular Major League Baseball players and their successes both on and off the diamond. Recounting personal stories about their walk with Jesus Christ, these superstars serve God and provide a great counterbalance to the negative stories about athletes. Through these daily devotions, these players will inspire you once more but this time it will be you in the batter’s box. Get ready to knock the curveball out of the park for the grand slam in your spiritual life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781563091339
Publisher:	Iron Stream Media
Publication date:	02/25/2019
Series:	Stars of the Faith Series , #1
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	199,961
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 6.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Del Duduit is an award-winning sportswriter and author. He has been published in Clubhouse Magazine, Sports Spectrum, and on ToddStarnes.com. He is a contributing writer for Athletes in Action, The Christian View, Bridges Magazine, and PM Magazine. He is the co-editor for Southern Ohio Christian Voice and blogs weekly at delduduit.com. He lives in Lucasville, Ohio, with his wife Angie.

Table of Contents

Foreword xi

MLB Pitcher Blaine Boyer

Day 1 Grow through Your Challenges 1

All-Star Second Baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers Brian Dozier

Day 2 What Is the Most Important Thing in Life? 6

Multiple MVP Winner and First Baseman for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Albert Pujols

Day 3 Find Your Identity in Christ 11

MVP Second Baseman for the Chicago Cubs Ben Zobrist

Day 4 Finding Value in Life's Daily Grind 15

Multiple Cy Young Award-Winning Pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers Clayton Kershaw

Day 5 Trusting God's Plan 19

All-Star Shortstop for the Cleveland Indians Francisco Lindor

Day 6 Proclaim Your Salvation 24

Outfielder for the New York Yankees Aaron Judge

Day 7 For the Good of Those Who Love Him 29

Outfielder for the New York Yankees and Former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen

Day 8 Tell the Truth, Mo Matter What 33

Five-Time World Series Champion, ALCS MVP Pitcher for the New York Yankees Andy Pettitte

Day 9 Find a Way to Spread the Gospel 38

Pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds Michael Lorenzen

Day 10 Breaking a Slump 43

Second Baseman for the Atlanta Braves Tony Graffanino

Day 11 The Struggle with Sin 48

Pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, Cy Young Award Winner R. A. Dickey

Day 12 Learn from Mistakes 52

Third Base Coach for the Cleveland Indians Mike Sarbaugh

Day 13 Relationship Evangelism 57

Pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, World Series Champion Adam Wainwright

Day 14 Serve the Lord, Not Religion 61

All-Star Second Baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers Brian Dozier

Day 15 Consistency Makes for a Great Witness 66

Pitcher for the Cleveland Indians Cody Allen

Day 16 Dream Chasers 71

Pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays Jim Morris

Day 17 98 MPH 75

Pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays Jim Morris

Day 18 Be a Consistent Encourager 80

Multiple MVP Winner and First Baseman for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Albert Pujols

Day 19 Stop What You Are Doing 85

Manager of the St. Louis Cardiuals Mike Matheny

Day 20 Do Something 89

MLB Pitcher Blaine Boyer

Day 21 Putting Your Trust in God 94

Vice President of Domestic Scouting for the Boston Red Sox Mike Rikard

Day 22 Be Bold and Proclaim the Gospel of Christ 99

All-Star Second Baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers Brian Dozier

Day 23 Make an Impact on a Person's Life 104

MLB Pitcher Blaine Boyer

Day 24 Point Yourself in the Right Direction 108

Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates Clint Hurdle

Day 25 Good Is Not Good Enough 113

Pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, World Series Champion Adam Wainwright

Day 26 Be the Example 117

Scout for the Boston Red Sox Tim Martin

Day 27 Appreciate Your Family 122

Infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals Matt Carpenter

Day 28 God Knows What He Is Doing! 127

Pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds Michael Lorenzen

Day 29 Surround Yourself with Good People 132

Manager for the St. Louis Cardinals Mike Matheny

Day 30 Know Your Weakness 137

Second Baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates Adam Frazier

Editorial Reviews

Dugout Devotions is a grand slam!” —Blaine Boyer, MLB pitcher

Dugout Devotions features wonderful testimonies from some of the biggest names in the MLB. The stories bring out the best sides of the players and coaches and, most of all, lift up the name of the Lord. I’m humbled to be a part of it.” —Clint Hurdle, manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates

Dugout Devotions is a total knock out.” —Mark Frazie, former professional boxer, known as the “Golden Boy”

The Assist: A Gospel-Centered Guide to Glorifying God through Sports

Dugout  Devotions. Del Duduit knows how to get the story and pull out the best from it. His one-on-one interviews with some of today’s best players and the life applications he makes from those will inspire and enrich your walk with God and your relationships  with  others.  Step  into  the  dugout,  learn  the  lessons  these devotions  provide,  and  then  get  back  onto  the  field  of  life.  The  quality  of your play is sure to improve.” —William D. Watkins, award-winning writer, editor, teacher, and speaker

Dugout  Devotions.  The  stories  are inspiring,  and  the  spiritual  application  is  impactful.  Even  if  you’re  not  a diehard  enthusiast  of  America’s  favorite  pastime,  you’ll  be  touched  because these are stories that linger in your heart.” —Bethany Jett, author of The Cinderella Rule

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