<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ambassadors Baseball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taking the Gospel to the world of athletics. We are a discipleship sports organization, preparing the next generation to live for Christ.]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:49:18 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Coach the Mind Biblically]]></title><description><![CDATA[You are intentionally training your child to think God-centered thoughts in real-time pressure.

Not just theology at the table.



But truth:





in the batter’s box



on the mound



after an error



after a strikeout



1. Teach Them What to Think, Not What to Feel

The world says:





“Manage your emotions”



“Stay positive”



“Feel confident”



Scripture says:

“Set your minds on things that are above.” (Colossians 3:2)



The issue is not emotions. The issue is what governs the mind]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/fill-your-mind-with-truth-3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f12f21e1a06255b504fe0c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139369_ad2d521880e1468dbeb8f709a4003279~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cole Cleveland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Child Is Not Enough — And That Is Good News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern athletic culture constantly reinforces one message:
You are enough.
Trust yourself
Believe in yourself
Find your strength within
And at first glance, this sounds harmless. But underneath that language is a completely different worldview.
It teaches: 
Self-sufficiency
Self-trust
Self-glory]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/fill-your-mind-with-truth-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0eb9e7cb0726b2dab055b</guid><category><![CDATA[The Ambassador]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139369_ad2d521880e1468dbeb8f709a4003279~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cole Cleveland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fill Your Mind With Truth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The goal is this:

To raise young men and women whose minds are stayed on God.



Because that is where peace is found. Not in winning. Not in success. Not in control.



But in this:

“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/fill-your-mind-with-truth-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ef8deed3f2ae6dd911691e</guid><category><![CDATA[The Ambassador]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:38:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139369_ad2d521880e1468dbeb8f709a4003279~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cole Cleveland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Respecting Jesus is Not the Same as Trusting Him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our text today continues the conversation that began in verse 1. Nicodemus, the respected Pharisee and ruler of the Jews, now approaches Jesus. But he does so “by night.”



That detail matters.



Some suggest he came at night to avoid public criticism. Others believe he simply sought privacy. Whatever the reason, John includes it intentionally. Nicodemus was curious, but cautious. Interested, but not committed. He wanted conversation—but not exposure.



That probably sounds like a familiar li]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/respecting-jesus-is-not-the-same-as-trusting-him</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a5c0d694843aee687ed2f3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:21:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139369_cf159e54e6c24b9592ce6ca3497aa156~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cole Cleveland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Religion is Not the Same as Salvation]]></title><description><![CDATA[We begin this season in John 3, and we begin with a warning.



John writes, “Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews.” At first glance, this may not seem dramatic. But this single verse introduces us to one of the most important spiritual conversations in all of Scripture.]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/religion-is-not-the-same-as-salvation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a36a403a2716aeb21a6c3e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:30:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139369_cf159e54e6c24b9592ce6ca3497aa156~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cole Cleveland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eyes On The Prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Christian life is hard. Not because God is cruel or distant, but because He is a loving Father who is conforming His children to the image of His Son (Romans 8:29). That process — sanctification — is often agonizing. But the agony is not without aim, and the pain is not without purpose. We run the race with endurance by fixing our eyes on the One who ran before us...]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/eyes-on-the-prize</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687109ffac041791c7877980</guid><category><![CDATA[The Ambassador]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:38:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139369_30a508d829e84b63a95470584e8efb6b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cole Cleveland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lay It Aside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every Christian who desires to grow in holiness must wrestle with this reality: sanctification begins not by addition, but by subtraction. Before you can grow, you must lay aside. Before you can run with endurance, you must lighten your load.

Hebrews 12:1 gives us a clear command:



“Let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…”



This is the discipline of spiritual subtraction—a God-given, grace-empowered c]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/lay-it-aside</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687109c0ec26b28ace52e147</guid><category><![CDATA[The Ambassador]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:14:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139369_2fb7dec18b26457ba44a03fb990f760b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cole Cleveland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Race Of Faith]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Christian life is not a stroll. It is not a sprint fueled by fleeting emotion or circumstantial zeal. It is a marathon. A long, grueling, disciplined race that demands endurance, focus, and spiritual fortitude.]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/the-race-of-faith</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687106e4ec26b28ace52db25</guid><category><![CDATA[The Ambassador]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:57:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139369_a1cc096a81f54a6092bacab9fe49c80d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cole Cleveland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get Better This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Backyard Is Your Training Field
You don’t need a turf field or a private coach to get better this summer. You just need a little space, a little effort, and a love for the game.
If you’ve got a backyard, a front yard, a driveway—or even just a wall—you’ve got everything you need to train.]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/get-better-this-summer-3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686502c6c24c31401f78e95f</guid><category><![CDATA[The Ambassador]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:38:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139369_54faf52c018242de95a7541532b9250b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cole Cleveland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get Better This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Core Work = More Power
What do hitting, throwing, sprinting, and fielding all have in common?
They all rely on core strength.Your core is the powerhouse of your body—it connects your upper body and lower body, and when it’s strong, everything you do in baseball gets better.]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/get-better-this-summer-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686500fb68b2768a555bdb6d</guid><category><![CDATA[The Ambassador]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 11:58:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139369_54faf52c018242de95a7541532b9250b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cole Cleveland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get Better This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Play Catch! You don’t need a thousand-dollar throwing program to get a stronger arm. You just need a ball, a glove, and a plan. This summer, one of the best ways you can become a better baseball player is simple: play catch consistently, and play it with purpose.]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/get-better-this-summer-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6864fe793ace605a646fa7c3</guid><category><![CDATA[The Ambassador]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:50:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139369_54faf52c018242de95a7541532b9250b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cole Cleveland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salty Speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we face challenges in our personal lives, in the world around us, and within the church, let us be devoted to prayer, watchful and thankful for the opportunities to speak the gospel. Let us walk in wisdom, making the best use of our time, and let our speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt. May our words preserve the truth of the gospel and point others to the hope we have in Christ alone.]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/salty-speech</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685c3b0be9ff6142481d98b4</guid><category><![CDATA[Resolved Resources]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:01:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139369_8208238aaba5468da24d8902cd05369c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cole Cleveland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be Still]]></title><description><![CDATA[Psalm 46 provides a powerful reminder that God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. As Christians, we can take comfort in knowing that God reigns sovereign over all circumstances, and His presence is our unshakable refuge.]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/be-still</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685c30e7d99c65dd82f1968f</guid><category><![CDATA[Resolved Resources]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:15:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139369_d7dcbf3e7db04370aab39c02f4991b83~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cole Cleveland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living a Life That Stands Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the believer, the world and its desires should seem alien. The choices we make, the actions we take, and the thoughts we entertain ought to reflect a life that the culture cannot comprehend. The Bible calls us a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people (1 Peter 2:9). This is not a suggestion, but a command. We are to be set apart, distinct, and holy. The Apostle Paul’s exhortation in Romans 12:2 warns us not to be conformed to this world but to be transformed by the renewing of our]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/living-a-life-that-stands-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6859d641786d8756b4198f4d</guid><category><![CDATA[Resolved Resources]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:52:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139369_dc12772860c54120b220a07008a41e64~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cole Cleveland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salvation Belongs To Our God]]></title><description><![CDATA[This passage highlights the radical nature of salvation. When we truly encounter Christ, we die to our old way of living. Our priorities, desires, and very identity are reshaped. We no longer live for ourselves, but for the One who gave everything for us.]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/salvation-belongs-to-our-god</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6854659ff8aa8d44b1b2347d</guid><category><![CDATA[The Ambassador]]></category><category><![CDATA[Resolved Resources]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:23:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139369_16f8a4556c4e4579b75ae28dd6cbf01f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_728,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cole Cleveland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Lord &#38; My God]]></title><description><![CDATA[These three verses have greatly impacted our Christian theology and how we have come to understand the Lordship of Jesus Christ. John's open]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/my-lord-my-god</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ec43e9f9329bec87aa0d3e</guid><category><![CDATA[Resolved Resources]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 17:02:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139369_90c623cccf03480aab7ed6e6770c2e10~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ozzy Gomez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambassadors Tournament Testimonial]]></title><description><![CDATA[What a moment. God used that coach to drive home exactly what we were telling our boys: baseball is just the platform — our real purpose is sharing the gospel and representing Christ well. The way we carry ourselves on the field matters.]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/ambassadors-tournament-testimonial-05-10-25</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6821ffc3345cfad741433d29</guid><category><![CDATA[The Ambassador]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 14:05:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139369_b88eb9ef41ad45a69a29494d7be575c4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cole Cleveland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Must Be Born From Above]]></title><description><![CDATA[The question of this Sanhedrin member was: How does one enter the kingdom of God? This is of no small interest given that one of the leading]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/your-must-be-born-from-above</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ec47e426cc997c19bd38f8</guid><category><![CDATA[Resolved Resources]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 17:57:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139369_851392c26e054a99905e1336cdf4e3a0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Blake McGuckin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Priceless Value Of Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we commit to walking in wisdom – efficiently, energetically, and effectively – we'll begin to see transformation in our lives and the lives of those around us. We'll make better use of our time, find greater joy in obedience, and leave a lasting impact on our world.]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/the-priceless-value-of-wisdom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6811333bf0bb0b5240023817</guid><category><![CDATA[The Ambassador]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:36:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/de9f13_a15bce43972f48ec824d14a858aad3f4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cole Cleveland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Path of Discipline]]></title><description><![CDATA[We often encounter challenges that test our faith, endurance, and character. It's easy to view these trials as burdens or setbacks, but what if we could see them through a different lens? What if these moments of difficulty are actually opportunities for growth, refinement, and spiritual maturation?]]></description><link>https://www.ambassadorsbaseball.com/post/the-path-of-discipline</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f93fa8555ee813e6aa76f6</guid><category><![CDATA[The Ambassador]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:33:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/de9f13_412d6a62baca454788cd2e9bc375b802~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cole Cleveland</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>