When I started to play consistently and produce consistently, that's when I knew that I could compete and do well in the big leagues.

Theres a little more margin for error this year. Last year, it felt like we had to win every game. That wasnt a lot of fun.

I go game to game, at-bat to at-bat. That's my way.

I've always enjoyed baseball, but even when I was a kid I can remember viewing it with a businesslike approach.

When I started to play consistently and produce consistently, that's when I knew that I could compete and do well in the big leagues.

Living the Christian life is also challenging but for different reasons. The same desire to do well exists - to live a consistent life that honors and pleases the Lord. The big difference is that God isn't evaluating my actions and basing His love on how well I 'perform'. His love for me is unconditional. Even when I mess up He doesn't threaten to trade me off His team.

I've always liked doubles. When you scald the ball on a line to the gap, I think that's about as close to a perfect swing as you can get.