Strike 3
"Before starting this book, I want to thank God, the all-powerful Father, for allowing me to write this passage about my life as a believer. I know that teaching is important, but I prefer to show Jesus, the Father, so that others can learn from Him, as written in the Bible. And as He says, "Let the little ones come to me, for if you do something to the least of my brothers, you do it to me."
I remember one night, I was alone in my living room, listening to YouTube, when I saw a video titled "Prayer to come to Jesus' ways." Without hesitation, I knelt down in front of my sofa and received God as my only Savior. I recall that although it was just a YouTube video, the peace I felt was like a cloud, as the preacher, Yiye Ávila, described. The peace of God surpasses all human understanding; it's like a glimpse of heaven in a whistle. As the Psalmist David says, God's peace is something He wants us to always have in His presence.
Most of the time, we search for a reason to live or a purpose, but it's simple: we just need to seek God, and we'll find Him. We can find Him in His Word through prayer or by visiting church. There are many ways to draw near to God; He speaks to us through people, things, and parables. God is so wonderful that He blesses us through others; He is so wise and merciful that He surprises us as the days and nights pass. God is the beginning and the end, the Alpha and the Omega. Only those who love Him can experience a miracle in their lives, as written in 1Corinthians 2:9, "He is Jehovah!"
"Like a bullet shot at 95 mph, my passion for baseball ignited in my hometown of Bani, Dominican Republic. I grew up playing alongside stars like Jose Ramirez, third baseman for the Cleveland Guardians, and Pedro Alvarez, a former World Series champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. God rescued me from the storm and made me a baseball ace at a young age, hitting home runs like Sammy Sosa or Barry Bonds. I traveled extensively throughout my country, playing the sport, and almost made it to Puerto Rico and Venezuela, but illness prevented me from going. My friends and I played various forms of baseball, from informal games to organized teams, and we were both academics and street players. Although I never became a professional, I had fun and met many people who helped me become the person I am today. Finally, I decided to migrate to the United States, seeking new opportunities and a fresh start. I found comfort in my faith, and it has guided me through the ups and downs of life."
