Kevin Burrell

To every young hitter…pay close attention to Sam Antonacci and how he is thinking “hard hit hustle double” out of the box. Not settling for his base hit and making a lazy turn at first base. Play the game hard. Play the game the right way, and never take the game for granted.

GOD HAS NOT FORGOTTEN YOU!

By Kevin Burrell

“The LORD gave me this message: ‘I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as My prophet to the nations.” - Jeremiah 1:4–5

If you are struggling to find your purpose, questioning your calling, or wondering if God has forgotten about you, let this be your reminder and encouragement today:

GOD HAS NOT FORGOTTEN YOU. HE HAS ALWAYS KNOWN YOU!

Before anyone knew your name, God knew you.

Before you took your first breath, He had a purpose for your life.

Before the world ever had an opinion about you, God had already placed His hand upon you.

Never allow a season of uncertainty to make you question what God has already spoken over your life.

Remember:

• GOD KNOWS YOU. You are not overlooked, unknown, or forgotten. He knows every detail of your life.

• GOD FORMED YOU. You are not an accident or an afterthought. You are fearfully and wonderfully made by the Creator.

• GOD SET YOU APART. You were created with intention. You don’t have to become someone else to fulfill what God has called you to be.

• GOD APPOINTED YOU. Your purpose is not determined by people’s approval, your past, or your present circumstances. Your calling begins with Him.

• GOD SENT YOU. You are here for such a time as this. Your life is meant to point others to Christ!

Now… LIVE THIS DAY INTENTIONALLY!

Walk into today knowing that your Heavenly Father is sovereign, present, and faithful. Nothing catches Him by surprise. There are no “oops” with God. Nothing is beyond His authority. Even when you cannot trace His hand and know what He is doing, you can trust who He is.

You are the apple of His eye. You are deeply loved, intentionally created, and never beyond the reach of His grace.

So, “as you are going today”…

MAKE DISCIPLES!

Don’t wait until you have everything figured out. Don’t wait until you feel qualified. Don’t wait for the perfect circumstances.

Love someone.
Encourage someone.
Pray with someone.
Share the Gospel.
Point someone to Jesus.

And above all else…

LOCK EYES WITH JESUS AND WALK TOWARD HIM!

Your purpose is not found in chasing the applause of this world. It is found in knowing Him, following Him, and making Him known.

Remember…

You are known.
You are formed.
You are set apart.
You are appointed.
You are sent.

NOW GO LIVE LIKE IT!

Jesus is worth following. And someone needs to see Him through your life today!

Be Worth Being,

Kevin

Watching these Coaches and Scouts move from “untrained to fully trained” disciples has been an amazing experience to watch. So proud of each one.. and their steady commitment to the Great Commission.

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Monday November 9, 2026

“Truth Has a Price Tag”

By Kevin Burrell

“The Pharisees left. And at once they started making plans with Herod's followers to kill Jesus.”
Mark 3:6

Coaches and Scouts

The story is told of a prosecuting attorney in a small town courthouse who called his first witness, an elderly woman to the stand. He approached her and asked, “Mrs. Jones, do you know me?” She responded, “Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. I’ve known you since you were a young boy. And, frankly, you’ve been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you’re a rising big shot, but you haven’t the brains to realize you will never amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you.”

The lawyer was stunned. Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room and asked, “Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?”

She replied, “Why, of course I do. I’ve known Mr. Bradley since he was a youngster, too. I used to baby-sit him. And he, too, has been a real disappointment to me. He’s lazy, bigoted, and has a drinking problem. He’s cheated on his wife three times, and one was your wife. His law practice is one of the shoddiest in the entire state. Yes, I know Mr. Bradley.”

At this point, the judge gaveled the courtroom to silence and called both lawyers to the bench. In a very quiet voice, he said “If either of you ask her if she knows me, I’ll send you both to the electric chair!”

All humor aside, often times the truth is hard to take. We laugh because plain truth exposes what we'd rather keep hidden.

In a similar way, Jesus spoke with that kind of authority. The crowds were amazed, but the Pharisees, whose secret lives the words of Jesus exposed, plotted to kill Him.
(Mark 3:6)

Mark 3:7-15 shows how He carried that tension in three different environments.

1. The Sea (vs 7)

Jesus withdrew to the sea with His disciples. Before facing the crushing crowds, He sought quiet. Boldness isn't built in the spotlight, it’s built in solitude. If we want courage to speak truth, we must spend time with God first, where the noise fades and perspective returns.

2. The Land (vs 8-12)

People came from Galilee, Judea, Jerusalem, Tyre and Sidon, pressing into Jesus for healing. Jesus didn't hide from them. He healed them. He taught them. And He met their needs. He never softened who He was. That is "Grace and Truth"(John 1:14). Truth without grace becomes a gavel—and grace without truth becomes empty sentiment. Jesus gave both, fully.

3. The Mountain (vs 13-15)

Then Jesus went up the mountain and called the ones He wanted. He picked them. Then He appointed those twelve to “Be with Him” and to “Send them out to Preach.” Don’t miss that. Notice the order: first [be with Him]…then [sent by Him]. We don't speak for God on our own authority. We speak as people who have been with Him. Listening to Him. And obeying Him.

Listen Closely —

Our culture often finds truth offensive. Speak about sin, repentance, or Jesus as the only way to God (John 14:6), and most will bristle; call you narrow minded, get offended or even angry. Jesus experienced far worse. They not only hated Him, they sought to kill Him.

Faithfulness doesn't mean winning approval. It doesn’t mean being liked.
It means loving people enough to tell them what's true, with humility, remembering that we too are held accountable, under the same truth.

Mrs. Jones got her laugh by exposing people.

Our goal is different. We don't expose in order to condemn, but to point people to the Savior who loves and forgives.

Where do you need to step away and be with Jesus, so you can be renewed?

Who needs your compassion and honesty this week; full of Grace and Truth?

What is God sending you to say? Who is He calling you to invest in and disciple?

Say no to the temporal—so you can say yes to the eternal.

Because TRUTH has a price tag.

Be Worth Being,

Kevin

IABF Award: The Italian American Baseball Foundation has named Chicago White Sox, Rookie, Sam Antonacci its 2026 Future Star Award honoree in recognition of his breakout international and MLB season. Congratulations Sam. Super proud of you!