My brain has been very scattered today so sorry if this post doesn’t even make sense. I thought I’d share this with some of you who are curious:
Today I had the opportunity of a lifetime. I had the privilege of interviewing Texas Rangers All-Star OF Josh Hamilton for 15 minutes. If you’re asking, “How did that happen?” my answer pretty much “I’m really not sure.” All I can tell you is that it had to be a God-thing. I first contacted the Rangers back in October 2008 about the interview. I found out last week that Hamilton was available for the interview.
It really is amazing to think about. In the last month alone, we’ve been turned down by numerous writers, authors, etc. for one reason or another. Yet in the middle of Spring Training, a major league all-star gave us time to do an interview.
The article is still months away from being published, but I thought I’d share a few things that were said in the interview.
When asked about the advice he would give teenagers, Hamilton said teenagers need to get their priorities in order. God should always come first. Then comes family. After that comes baseball or whatever they’re involved in.
He also mentioned that he’s so outspoken about his faith because he believes he has the responsibility and privilege to do so. Keeping quiet would make him a hypocrite. Since God has given him this unbelievable opportunity, he feels the need to tell others about it…including 55,000 people in Yankee Stadium during the HR Derby.
Ryan Golightly, you were curious about what’s on his iPod. His answer: Casting Crowns, Philips Craig and Dean, MercyMe, Aaron Shust, Hillsong, any many others.
After hearing about all this junk with steroids and PEDs, it’s nice to hear a about someone that is doing not only what an athlete should do, but a true person of God should do.
