Baseball Chatter and Baseball Cards

In our journey of faith, we often find ourselves bombarded by well-meaning voices telling us what to do, how to act, and where to focus. This exploration of parental coaching from the sidelines serves as a powerful metaphor for our spiritual lives. Just as young baseball players can become overwhelmed by too many instructions shouted from the stands—'elbow up,' 'swing harder,' 'watch the ball'—we too can become paralyzed by conflicting voices in our spiritual walk. The central message draws us to Matthew 6:19-21, where Jesus teaches us about storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth. This passage reminds us that where our treasure is, there our heart will be also. The beauty of this teaching is its simplicity: we must learn to tune out the noise and focus on what truly matters. Just as a hitter performs best when they've practiced enough that the mechanics become muscle memory, our faith grows strongest when we've internalized God's Word so deeply that it guides us naturally. We're challenged to examine where we spend our time, energy, and resources—because these reveal what we truly treasure. Are we chasing temporary achievements and earthly recognition, or are we investing in eternal things that honor God and bless others? This message invites us to declutter our spiritual lives, silence the counterproductive voices, and focus on the one Coach who truly knows what we need.