Category Archives: Baseball

“Bucky Stone” Interview

Posted on July 16, 2017 by David B. Smith

How’d you get into this Bucky Stone series? As a kid living in Bangkok, I gobbled up tons of such books purchased by my parents. I remember a “Danny Orlis” who excelled in hockey and football, and was always sharing … Continue reading →

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The World Will Stand Back in Wonder

Posted on January 22, 2017 by David B. Smith

Yesterday’s Randy Roberts sermon (Dare to Be a Daniel) eloquently touched on one of my favorite themes: how a life of quiet, winsome eloquence can touch the whole planet. Here’s my all-time best illustration of how an obedient Christian’s life … Continue reading →

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“Chariots of Fire,” The Sequel

Posted on November 10, 2013 by David B. Smith

  “Arise” is a well-crafted Christian testimony by two vibrant young people who also have the platform to proclaim Jesus’ goodness to a potentially global audience. Clayton and Peggy Kershaw are the L.A. Dodgers’ First Couple, and their twin passions … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “The Art of Fielding”

Posted on September 3, 2013 by David B. Smith

Wasted Brilliance Two things first: Harbach is an extremely good writer. This is not a boring book; the story does not “go off the rails,” as the one-star reviews complain, and the time it takes to read it is not … Continue reading →

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