A final word; Be strong with the Lord's mighty power.
Ephesians 6:10

Ernie Banks, the Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer, is known not only for his accomplishments as a player but also for what he didn't accomplish. Even though Banks was one of the greatest players of his era and had a long and productive career, he never played in a World Series or a play-off game. While Banks delighted Cubs fans with his glove and his bat, his team became permanent residents of the National League cellar. Yet Banks played with the intensity of a champion, year in and year out. Recently in a radio interview he was asked how he could play at a peak level when there was little or no hope of playing in a World Series. He responded with a powerful statement: "You have to love the game itself and not love yourself in the game." Banks went on to explain that he loved the game of baseball so much that he had to give his best effort in every game.

It's easy to love the game when we're winning and being recognized. When ...