All eyes keep on being upon Adley Rutschman as he performs the past handful of game titles of his little league occupation. And he proceeds towards present he organized for the bigs, accumulating a few of hits, a stroll, and an RBI within a wasting effort and hard work. Brett Cumberland, possibly jealous of a fellow catcher turning out to be all the consideration, introduced within the just other Norfolk operate with an RBI double. Within much less interesting information, Kyle Stowers went 0-for-4 with 2 strikeouts in direction of dip his year regular right here the Mendoza line toward. 196. It been a severe soar towards Double-A toward Triple-A for final year Orioles small league household operate Kevin Smith gave up 2 operates and 2 hits within a few innings, despite the fact that he simply issued just one wander, which might be breakthroughs for the take care of-challenged lefty. Cody Sedlock labored within the greater part reduction with 5. 1 innings, racking up 8 strikeouts even though delivering up 2 operates and going for walks a few. The Tides comprise by now misplaced 3 inside of a row and 5 of their previous scoreDouble-A: Looking through Fightin Phils 11, Bowie Baysox 10What an totally nuts video game this was. Bowie jumped out towards a 6-2 guide, gave optimum of it absent inside of the 6th, supplemental insurance coverage within the 7th, blew the complete add in just the backside of that inning, went in advance back inside of the 10th, blew that direct, went in advance nonetheless once again inside of the 11th, and then yourself guessed it blew that add and received walked off. Yeah, it was not a banner working day for the Baysox by yourself can bet towards that rating, When, the Baysox offense position up a stupendous displaying. Instantly within just the center of it all, of program, was Gunnar Henderson, who achieved foundation 3 days a solitary and 2 walks scored a few operates, and drove within just 1. He by now batting https://www.baltimorefanoutlet.com/Craig_Kimbrel_Jersey. 304 with a. 958 OPS and recall, this is a 20-calendar year-previous within just a league where by the common participant is just about 3 yrs more mature. He geared up for a fresh trouble. Contact him up in the direction of Norfolk. No, get hold of him up in direction of Baltimore! I merely 50 % 9 hitters inside Bowie lineup experienced at minimal just one strike, and all nonetheless leadoff guy Hudson Haskin experienced at bare minimum one particular RBI. Shayne Fontana, J. D. Mundy, and Zach Watson gathered 3 hits apiece. Involving additional heralded prospective customers, minute baseman Jordan Westburg experienced 2 hits and 2 RBIs, together with a move-in advance double within just the 11th, and shortstop Joey Ortiz doubled and drove inside a scoreHigh-A: Aberdeen IronBirds 8, Hudson Valley Renegades 3One more working day, yet another dominant efficiency through the IronBirds, who superior in direction of 22-7 and are currently 7. 5 online games forward within the South Atlantic League North section. Aberdeen didn squander any period positioning this sport out of achieve, batting in excess of in just the initial inning and scoring 6 operates upon 6 hits. The rally incorporated knocks by means of some common prospective buyers a Colton Cowser double, singles via Cesar Prieto and Coby Mayo and was capped by means of again-in direction of-again homers towards John Rhodes and TT Bowens. The IronBirds received merely 2 hits the unwind of the activity, nonetheless one particular was a Billy Cook dinner 2-operate double within the Peter Van Loon experienced a rather aesthetically captivating, if not successful, pitching line: 3 innings, 3 hits, 3 operates, 3 gained operates, 3 walks, 3 strikeouts. Connor Gillispie taken care of the unwind of the activity in just reduction and was undoubtedly sensational, coming in just a hair breadth of 6 excellent innings. He retired the initial 17 batters he confronted in advance of Eric Wagaman doubled with 2 outs within the 9th. Wagamaaaaaaan! Gillispie fixed for 6 shutout innings with 8 scoreLow-A: Salem Purple Sox 9, Delmarva Shorebirds 2The Shorebirds are variety of the anti-IronBirds immediately by now, slipping in direction of 9-22 with their most current decline. It complicated in direction of get game titles as soon as yourself afford simply just 4 hits. Instantly fielder Davis Tavarez experienced 2 of them. The 1st 4 hitters within the lineup had been a blended 0-for-16 with 7 strikeouts, with Darell Hernaiz getting an 0-for-4 and fanning a few instances. Catcher and 2021 draftee Creed Willems went 0-for-4 and consists of specifically 2 hits in just 42 at-bats together with 14 strikeouts and 2 walks inside of his initially style of comprehensive-period -hander Shane Davis includes experienced a lovely ground breaking year, moving into the video game with a 2. 81 Technology, however tonight wasn his very best efficiency. He was tagged for 5 operates and 5 hits in just 4 innings. He wasn served via a Delmarva security that devoted 3 issues, together with a person by way of the aforementioned scoreSaturday scheduled game titles:Norfolk: vs. Memphis, 6:35 PM. Newbie: Blaine KnightBowie: at Looking at, 6:45 PM. Beginner: Garrett StallingsAberdeen: at Hudson Valley, 6:05 PM. Rookie: Carlos TaveraDelmarva: vs. Salem, 7:05 PM. Beginner: Daniel Federman

December 13

Overcoming Trials
Bible in a Year :
Hosea 12–14
Revelation 4
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good . . . the saving of many lives.

Today's Scripture & Insight :

Genesis 50:15–21
Anne grew up in poverty and pain. Two of her siblings died in infancy. At five, an eye disease left her partially blind and unable to read or write. When Anne was eight, her mother died from tuberculosis. Shortly after, her abusive father abandoned his three surviving children. The youngest was sent to live with relatives, but Anne and her brother, Jimmie, went to Tewksbury Almshouse, a dilapidated, overcrowded poorhouse. A few months later, Jimmie died.

At age fourteen, Anne’s circumstances brightened. She was sent to a school for the blind, where she underwent surgery to improve her vision and learned to read and write. Though she struggled to fit in, she excelled academically and graduated valedictorian. Today we know her best as Anne Sullivan, Helen Keller’s teacher and companion. Through effort, patience, and love, Anne taught blind and deaf Helen to speak, to read Braille, and to graduate from college.

Joseph too had to overcome extreme trials: at seventeen, he was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and was later wrongly imprisoned (Genesis 37; 39–41). Yet God used him to save Egypt and his family from famine (50:20).

We all face trials and troubles. But just as God helped Joseph and Anne to overcome and to deeply impact the lives of others, He can help and use us. Seek Him for help and guidance. He sees and hears.

By: Alyson Kieda

Reflect & Pray
How has God helped you through a trial? How have you been able to help another in their struggle?

Dear God, thank You! You helped me come through a trial. Please help me to be a helper to others. Amen.

Walking in Victory

September 25, 2023
by Pastor Chuck Swindoll
Scriptures: 1 Samuel 18:8–15
This made Saul very angry. “What’s this?” he said. “They credit David with ten thousands and me with only thousands. Next they’ll be making him their king!” So from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David. (1 Samuel 18:8–9)
As fear and worry intensified, Saul became paranoid. "What more can he have now but the kingdom?" His self-talk lost control. "Hey, I've got a problem on my hands. Here's a giant-killer who's about to become a king-killer. What can I do about that?" He's afraid of his own shadow.

That's Saul. Within a matter of hours, he "looked at David with suspicion from that day on." When imagination is fueled by jealousy, suspicion takes over . . . and at that point, dangerous things occur.

David has done nothing to deserve that kind of treatment! He has served God, killed a giant, submitted himself to his superior, and behaved properly. In fact, verse 15 says, "When Saul saw that he was prospering greatly, he dreaded him."

Why? Because Saul saw that God was on David's side, and he realized that he, himself, didn't have that kind of power. The contrast was more than he could handle.

The Bible is so practical, isn't it? Jealousy is a deadly sin, and the suspicion of Saul shackled him in its prison. Because he operated in that tight radius of fear, worry, and paranoia, Saul's great goal in life became twisted. Instead of leading Israel onto bigger and better things, he focused on only one objective: making David's life miserable.

Being positive and wise is the best reaction to an enemy. When you see your enemy coming, don't roll up your mental sleeves, deciding which jab you will throw. Remember how David handled Saul. David just kept prospering—just kept behaving wisely. And when the heat rose, he fled the scene. He refused to fight back or get even.

So if you are rubbing shoulders with a jealous individual, whether it be a roommate, a boss, a friend, or even a partner, remember the model of David.

It boils down to this: walking in victory is the difference between what pleases us and what pleases God. Like David, we need to stand fast, to do what is right without tiring of it. Plain and simple, that's what pleases God. And in the final analysis, isn't that why we're left on earth?

David's Unique Ability

September 18, 2023
by Pastor Chuck Swindoll
Scriptures: 1 Samuel 16:16–18
Now that's not a bad resume, is it? He's a skilled musician; he's a man of valor; he's a warrior; he has control of his tongue; he's handsome; and the Lord is with him.

One important thing this says to me is that you should never discount anything in your past. God can pick it up and use it in the most incredible ways. You never know when something that happened years ago will open a door of opportunity in the future.

That's precisely what happened to David. There he was all alone, plucking away on his instrument, out in the fields of Judea. He'd never even met Saul, yet he's ultimately to be Saul's replacement. Get that! So God works out a way to bring them together—music! Soon David receives a message that says, "Saul wants to see you." It's incredible how it all falls together. I never cease to be amazed at how perfectly God weaves His will together without our help!

Even though Samuel had anointed David earlier, Jesse let him go back with the sheep. And now a runner comes from the king, saying, "Saul wants to see your youngest son." So Jesse releases David, but first, he loads him down with gifts for the king. Now David trudges along with a donkey loaded with bread a jug of wine and a goat, and his stringed instrument slung over his shoulder!

David didn't know it, but he was getting ready to enter boot camp on the road to becoming a king. That's the way God's program works. You may think some skill you learned or used years ago is lost, or that you've wasted all that time doing whatever, but don't you believe it. God can use what may seem to be the most insignificant part of your past and put you in exactly the right place to use that particular gift or skill.

That's the way it was with David. He never once said to Saul, "I'm gonna take your place, pal." Never once did he pull rank on Saul. He was never jealous of or pushing for the king's position. He wasn't presumptuous. He'd been anointed, but he continued to let the Lord open all the doors. Remember, David was a man after God's heart.

The Pitt of Jealousy
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt.
Acts 7:9, NIV

Recommended Reading: Genesis 37:23-36
Could one of the biggest movie stars in history be jealous of another actor? Of course! They have big egos. Hollywood insiders say Tom Cruise is perpetually jealous of Brad Pitt, especially since the two of them have competed through the years for the same roles. When Pitt was recently cast as the driver in a racing movie, Cruise reportedly had his feathers ruffled.1

Just imagine how many forgotten actors are jealous of both men! Envy is a problem that consumes us if we let it. Just think about it. Everyone we ever meet in life is better than us in some way. They may be better looking, have more money, be smarter, have traveled more widely, be able to speak more languages, have more grandchildren, or whatever. Jealousy destroys the qualities of love. It hurts both the source and the object of the jealousy—both you and the person you envy.

Oh, the pain Joseph felt and the guilt that haunted his brothers because of envy! We should be thankful for the success of others. Thank God for being good to them, and count your own blessings too!

Jealousy materializes when you resent the success of your peers rather than celebrate it.
Doug Dickerson

Web Desk, “Tom Cruise Jealous of Brad Pitt Getting Role in Racing Film?” The News, May 15, 2023.