America’s best ballparks: Ranking the top stadiums in the major leagues (part 2)
“Take me out to the ball game” is my blog on major-league ballparks and the wonders of witnessing America’s favorite pastime up close.
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By Bobby Ross Jr.
The best ballpark in America? I reveal it below.
Twelve major-league stadiums remain on my bucket list, including the legendary Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs.
But I’ve been blessed to experience games at 18 current MLB ballparks.
Last week, I shared my “bench players.” And now, here are my “starting nine” (my favorite ballparks from No. 9 to No. 1):
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Anchor for his soul: NBC’s Lester Holt described as ‘a humble and loving Christian’
Anchor for his soul: @LesterHoltNBC called humble, loving Christian: http://t.co/oQSWU2x4C7 #religion #journalism pic.twitter.com/ilLl54cAIe — GetReligion (@GetReligion) February 17, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading Anchor for his soul: NBC’s Lester Holt described as ‘a humble and loving Christian’
America’s best ballparks: Ranking the top stadiums in the major leagues (part 1)
“Take me out to the ball game” is my blog on major-league ballparks and the wonders of witnessing America’s favorite pastime up close.
• • •
By Bobby Ross Jr.
Twelve major-league stadiums remain on my bucket list, including the legendary Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs.
But I’ve been blessed to experience games at the remaining 18 MLB ballparks, and I’m going to rank them from bottom to top. (Below my rankings, I’ll share “top five” lists from other fans who responded to a query I made on Twitter.)
This week, I present my “bench players” (my favorite ballparks from No. 18 through No. 10):
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No gray area: Look what happened when a Godbeat pro covered ’50 Shades of Grey’
No gray area: Look what happened when a #Godbeat pro covered #FiftyShades: http://t.co/GgV83HPTgX #religion pic.twitter.com/rHiVhQajcK — Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) February 13, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading No gray area: Look what happened when a Godbeat pro covered ’50 Shades of Grey’
Kayla Mueller’s faith: What was God’s role in life of slain American hostage?
Kayla Mueller's faith: What was God's role in life of slain American hostage?: http://t.co/07WWwL0ZEG #journalism pic.twitter.com/VrTKXoqbRu — GetReligion (@GetReligion) February 11, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading Kayla Mueller’s faith: What was God’s role in life of slain American hostage?
Preacher, lay your debt burden down
Preacher, lay your debt burden down (reporting from Florence, Ala.): Heritage Christian University sets a goal of graduating every student with no loans to repay. First in a series FLORENCE, Ala. — Lucas Suddreth thought he’d rely on federal student loans to pay for his ministry education. Instead, Heritage Christian University gave him a full-tuition scholarship and helped arrange a part-time youth ministry position. “I’m extremely … Continue reading Preacher, lay your debt burden down
A father and son enjoy baseball, make memories in 29 major-league cities
“Take me out to the ball game” is my blog on major-league ballparks and the wonders of witnessing America’s favorite pastime up close.
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By Bobby Ross Jr.
Easton Moore, now 18, was just 2 years old when his father, Bobby Moore, started taking him to major-league baseball games.
They first saw their hometown Texas Rangers at what is now Globe Life Park in Arlington in 1998. Later, when Bobby Moore had to make a business trip to Houston, he introduced his son to the Astrodome — home of the Astros from 1965 to 1999.
Thus was born a tradition — and a home run of an idea.
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The faith behind Disney’s ‘McFarland, USA’
The faith behind Disney’s ‘McFarland, USA’: New movie starring Kevin Costner is based on the inspiring true story of coach Jim White, who has deep roots in Churches of Christ. “McFarland, USA,” a new Disney film starring Kevin Costner, tells the true story of California cross-country coach Jim White, who transformed a migrant farm town’s predominantly Latino high school into an unlikely powerhouse. The PG-rated motion … Continue reading The faith behind Disney’s ‘McFarland, USA’
Youth Advance builds the future, and present, of the church
Youth Advance builds the future, and present, of the church (reporting from Malvern, Pa.): Organizers work to identify and train the most outstanding teen leaders in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. MALVERN, Pa. — In a hotel meeting room northwest of Philadelphia, a gray-haired facilitator sings karaoke with a group of teens. The playlist ranges from Katy Perry’s “Roar” to the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine” to the … Continue reading Youth Advance builds the future, and present, of the church
Faith. Family. Fastballs. 