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Former major league first baseman Adam LaRoche talks about the dangers of getting comfortable after a mountain-top experience:

“Our relationship to God is very similar to a marriage — in both good ways and bad. If you asked me how my relationship with my wife is going and I responded, “It’s so great! Wednesday night we had a nice long chat over a wonderful dinner and really loved on each other,” but then you found out that we never see each other the rest of the week, what would your response be? You’d think I’m an idiot. That’s not a real relationship! But that’s what the majority of us do with God...”

Check out Adam’s article on The Increase: https://buff.ly/2KZ3aoe

This is good advice right here folks!

Professional pitcher Mark Appel shares his decision to step away from the game of baseball:

“I have a story a lot of people can relate to: one of struggle, frustrations and let-downs, but ultimately ending in peace, joy and confidence in the Lord. Every person who follows Jesus has a story that deals with God’s grace and redemption. If that story glorifies God, then it’s a story worth telling.”

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Jumping In - Luke Weaver It was about a year ago when I was watching a bunch of my teammates and friends be baptized that my wife, Olivia, asked me the question. “You’ve been baptized, right?” As we cheered for our friends, I thought about it and though my parents had baptized me as a child, I realized I had never

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Luke Weaver talks about the first time he took the major league ballfield and how he commits every game to the Lord:

“I don’t want the attention on me, I want others to see Christ through me. Even if it’s just during those 5-10 seconds before I begin pitching, people need to see a glimpse of the real reason I play.”

Check out Luke’s article on The Increase:

https://theincrease.com/featured-articles/when-its-all-said-and-done-luke-weaver/

THE INCREASE: Be Aware - Adam LaRoche Because I’m active in the fight against human trafficking, and involved with local law enforcement, I see a lot of substance abuse. In fact, I count myself both fortunate and unfortunate to have an in-depth look at these issues that are surrounding us today. I’m fortunate because I am now able to un...