Wondering who to root for during the World Series? (Astros not a bad choice)

The God Squad With their own chaplain, the Houston Astros might be the most religious clubhouse in the majors

In "Three Strikes...You're Saved," Houston Astros star third baseman Morgan Ensberg is unabashed in saying, "The entire reason I play baseball is so that I get a chance to speak about Christ." Similarly, Jamey Carroll of the Washington Nationals tells CBN reporter Shawn Brown, "If I can be a light in this field that somebody in the stands can see Christ through me, that's truly the reason I go out and I play for Him." So much for the love of the game.

Birthday greetings go to ORLANDO PALMEIRO of the Houston Astros. He is one of several dedicated Christians on that NL Central team, including Morgan Ensberg, Lance Berkman, Adam Everett, and Andy Pettitte. Palmeiro is 36 years old today.

Shortstop Fields Life's Challenges with Abundant Faith Adam Everett, Houston Astros Shortstop

OF Lance Berkman Songs by Godsmack, P.O.D. and Newsboys Berkman loved his music, but suggested the music people throw in some hits from Christian rock band, The Newsboys.

http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/hou/news/hou_news.jsp?ymd=20030313&content_id=219368&vkey=spt2003news&fext=.jsp

http://www.baptiststandard.com/2001/6_4/pages/mclane.html TEAM PLAYER Businessman Drayton McLane Jr.

Living a Pure Life A major league baseball player discovers God's plan for him comes before his career

http://www.baptiststandard.com/postnuke/index.php?module=htmlpages&func=display&pid=3567

http://www.sportsspectrum.com/hotcorner/ SPORTS SPECTRUM INSIDER Getting to the heart of what matters in life TODAY'S FEATURE: ADAM EVERETT

BIO NOTE: Everett was a member of the 2000 gold medal-winning US Olympic baseball team.

RECENT STAT: Everett went 1-for-3 in the Astros’ pennant-clinching victory over the Cardinals on Wednesday.

FAITH QUOTE: (On temptations of the baseball life) “Basically I just give everything up to the Lord. The temptations are there, but if you don't put yourself in these situations, it's not going to be a problem. When I'm on the road, I like to stay in my room and order room service. Or go out with some of the Christian guys. But I never go out to go out. I don't enjoy it. I love my wife, and I take my marriage very personally and to heart. Whenever you commit to those vows, they're for life.” —Sports Spectrum magazine

Reasons to cheer for the Astros

http://www.bpsports.net/bpcolumn.asp?ID=472

The God Squad With their own chaplain, the Houston Astros might be the most religious clubhouse in the majors

http://www.houston-press.com/issues/2004-09-16/news/news.html

The Major League Faith of Andy Pettitte

http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/CWN/072905pettitte.asp

http://www.christiansportsminute.com/lance_berkman.htm

Lance Berkman testimony

http://www.therevealer.org/archives/timeless_002151.php

In "Three Strikes...You're Saved," Houston Astros star third baseman Morgan Ensberg is unabashed in saying, "The entire reason I play baseball is so that I get a chance to speak about Christ." Similarly, Jamey Carroll of the Washington Nationals tells CBN reporter Shawn Brown, "If I can be a light in this field that somebody in the stands can see Christ through me, that's truly the reason I go out and I play for Him." So much for the love of the game.

http://www.cbn.com/entertainment/sports/700club_morganensberg062005.asp

Morgan Ensberg: Three Strikes... You're Saved By Andrew Knox The 700 Club

http://www.sportsspectrum.com/hotcorner/archives/050119.html

Birthday greetings go to ORLANDO PALMEIRO of the Houston Astros. He is one of several dedicated Christians on that NL Central team, including Morgan Ensberg, Lance Berkman, Adam Everett, and Andy Pettitte. Palmeiro is 36 years old today.

http://www.floridabaptistwitness.com/2412.article

Baseball players minister to teammates with ‘Passion’

http://www.ewitnessnews.com/news/article_1000231.php

Astros' Lance Berkman featured on Christian Sports Minute

http://headlines.agapepress.org/archive/3/192004g.asp

Shortstop Fields Life's Challenges with Abundant Faith Adam Everett, Houston Astros Shortstop

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page3/story?page=songs/astros

OF Lance Berkman Songs by Godsmack, P.O.D. and Newsboys Berkman loved his music, but suggested the music people throw in some hits from Christian rock band, The Newsboys.

http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/hou/news/hou_news.jsp?ymd=20030313&content_id=219368&vkey=spt2003news&fext=.jsp

Berkman favors family over baseball

http://www.baptiststandard.com/2001/6_4/pages/mclane.html TEAM PLAYER Businessman Drayton McLane Jr.

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/3132226

Astros have no hard feelings for Beltran

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/167/story_16732_1.html?rnd=38

Living a Pure Life A major league baseball player discovers God's plan for him comes before his career

http://www.baptiststandard.com/postnuke/index.php?module=htmlpages&func=display&pid=3567

Astros' owner insists players serve as role models

http://www.newmanmag.com/a.php?ArticleID=7818

Sanctified Slugger

http://www.businessreform.com/article.php?articleID=10714&ofid=64

Our Top Ten Favorite Christian Entrepreneurs

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WINNING SPIRIT: Astros' Ensberg learns from Piper, MacArthur

http://www.sportsspectrum.com/hotcorner/ SPORTS SPECTRUM INSIDER Getting to the heart of what matters in life TODAY'S FEATURE: ADAM EVERETT

ADAM EVERETT, SHORTSTOP, HOUSTON ASTROS

BIO NOTE: Everett was a member of the 2000 gold medal-winning US Olympic baseball team.

RECENT STAT: Everett went 1-for-3 in the Astros’ pennant-clinching victory over the Cardinals on Wednesday.

FAITH QUOTE: (On temptations of the baseball life) “Basically I just give everything up to the Lord. The temptations are there, but if you don't put yourself in these situations, it's not going to be a problem. When I'm on the road, I like to stay in my room and order room service. Or go out with some of the Christian guys. But I never go out to go out. I don't enjoy it. I love my wife, and I take my marriage very personally and to heart. Whenever you commit to those vows, they're for life.” —Sports Spectrum magazine

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