Dugout Devotions: Inspirational Hits from MLB’s Best (Stars of the Faith, 1) - Softcover

Duduit, Del

Softcover

ISBN 10: 156309133X ISBN 13: 9781563091339

Publisher: Iron Stream Books, 2019

Synopsis

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.

About this title

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.

Review:

“Del Duduit has collected wonderful gems of faith from a variety of MLB’s best play-ers and coaches who are dedicated to bringing glory to Christ and shining their light for Him. They provide true examples of Christian mentorship to baseball fans of all generations. 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

“Keep in mind that I was a professional boxer and faced some tough opponents in the ring. But this devotional hit a home run for me, and I gained valuable spiritual insight inside this inspirational book about baseball and the Lord. For me, Dugout Devotions is a total knock out.” ―Mark Frazie, former professional boxer, known as the “Golden Boy”

“Like a veteran coach, Del engages the heart first and then boldly challenges us  to  action.  Each  devotional  used  the  Word  of  God  and  the  platform  of  sport to capture my attention and concluded with an array of practical steps on how to apply what I just learned. Outstanding!”―Brian Smith, Athletes in Action, author of The Assist: A Gospel-Centered Guide to Glorifying God through Sports

“Baseball.  Great  players.  Unforgettable  conversations.  Life  lessons.  God, faith,  and  family.  All  of  this  and  more  are  here  in  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

“Del  knocked  it  out  of  the  park  with 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

About this edition

• Publisher: Iron Stream Books
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 156309133X
• ISBN 13: 9781563091339
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160