What Darryl Strawberry and Willie Aikens Know: Hope Never Strikes Out
“[God's] not looking for someone that's perfect. He's looking for people that are available.” —Darryl Strawberry
The pitcher winds up, tilts his head, and throws the ball. Collectively, 20,000 strangers hold their breath. A moment later there is a swoosh as the batter swings—it’s a miss. The umpire screams out, “Strike three—you’re out!” The crowd’s released breath turns into a mixture of cheers and boos. This is baseball—America’s pastime, a game that’s been bringing people together ever since the first official major league game in 1871.
And this year, baseball gathered an unlikely group of men with one common goal: to find hope behind bars.
Men and women in prison are looking for hope. And nothing provides hope like the living Word of God. The demand for Bibles and Christian content is at an all-time high. Will you help us meet the need? Please give generously today.
