Kevin Burrell

Former Professional Baseball Player | 35 yrs MLB Scout | 2023 Georgia Scouts Association Hall of Fame | 2027 Georgia Dugout Club Hall of Fame | John 17:4

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To every young hitter…pay close attention to Sam Antonacci and how he is thinking “hard hit hustle double” out of the box. Not settling for his base hit and making a lazy turn at first base. Play the game hard. Play the game the right way, and never take the game for granted.

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Congrats Will!…Well done.

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WILL VENABLE WINS AL MANAGER OF THE YEAR 🏆

Venable led the White Sox to an 84-78 record and the team's 5th ALDS appearance in franchise history

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Will Venable 🤝 Pat Murphy
2026 Manager of the Year winners

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2026 Georgia Scouts Association Banquet

Hall of Fame: Tommy Mixon—LA Dodgers (Received by his son)

Hall of Fame: Milt Hill—Tampa Bay Rays

Coach of the Year: Jeremy Coram—CCA

Scout of the Year: Luke Harrigan—Tampa Bay Rays

Lifetime Achievement Award:
Scott Stricklin—GA Tech

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Wednesday November 11, 2026

“God Is Working—In Your Waiting”

By Kevin Burrell

“Wait for the LORD; be strong and courageous and wait for the LORD.” Psalms 27:14

Coaches and Scouts

Face it. We don't like to wait. We're the ‘get up and go’ generation. We frown at the person who takes eleven items thru the ten-item express checkout. We pace, while the microwave heats our coffee. We tap the elevator button six times, as if the seventh will do the trick. We move forward inch by inch at the red light, groan at the slow drive-thru, and refresh the UPS tracking page to see if the package has moved.

"Come on, come on, come on!" We don't like to wait.

But look around you. Do you realize where we sit? The Earth is God's waiting room.

The young couple? Waiting to get pregnant.

The guy with the briefcase? Waiting for the subway.

The woman in the hospital hallway? Waiting for test results.

The parent by the front door? Waiting for a prodigal to come home.

The player in the draft? Waiting for their name to be called.

The coach in his office? Waiting for the top recruit to commitment.

All of us are waiting on God to give, to help, to heal, to show up, to deliver. This is the land of waiting.

You are in good company. Scripture is filled with people who spent years, sometimes decades in the waiting room:

• Abraham and Sarah waited twenty-five years for the son God promised them.

• Elijah waited under a broom tree to die.

• Joseph waited in a pit, a prison, and a palaces’ back hallway for thirteen years before God's plan came into focus.

• Moses waited forty years in the desert before the burning bush.

• Hannah waited, praying through tears, for a child, and God heard her.

• Paul waited in the Arabian desert fourteen years.

• David was anointed king as a teenager, then waited years, often on the run, before he took the throne.

None of them were lost. None of them were forgotten. None of them were wasting time. God was working in every one of those seasons — and He was right on time.

And you?

Listen Closely —

Are you in God's waiting room right now? You may be infertile, or stationary, in limbo, in between jobs, or in search of a house, spouse, health, or help. Here's what you need to know: God is working, in your waiting.

God never twiddles His thumbs. He never stops. He’s never caught off guard. There are no oops with God. Just because you're idle, don't assume God is. Put your hope in His word, as the psalmist did, and trust Him.

In His time, you'll get through whatever it is you’re going through right now.

“Wait for the LORD; be strong and courageous and wait for the LORD.”

Remember: God is rarely early, never late, but always right on time.

Love God. Love People. Live Sent.

Be Worth Being,

Kevin

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GOD HAS NOT FORGOTTEN YOU!

By Kevin Burrell

“The LORD gave me this message: ‘I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as My prophet to the nations.” - Jeremiah 1:4–5

If you are struggling to find your purpose, questioning your calling, or wondering if God has forgotten about you, let this be your reminder and encouragement today:

GOD HAS NOT FORGOTTEN YOU. HE HAS ALWAYS KNOWN YOU!

Before anyone knew your name, God knew you.

Before you took your first breath, He had a purpose for your life.

Before the world ever had an opinion about you, God had already placed His hand upon you.

Never allow a season of uncertainty to make you question what God has already spoken over your life.

Remember:

• GOD KNOWS YOU. You are not overlooked, unknown, or forgotten. He knows every detail of your life.

• GOD FORMED YOU. You are not an accident or an afterthought. You are fearfully and wonderfully made by the Creator.

• GOD SET YOU APART. You were created with intention. You don’t have to become someone else to fulfill what God has called you to be.

• GOD APPOINTED YOU. Your purpose is not determined by people’s approval, your past, or your present circumstances. Your calling begins with Him.

• GOD SENT YOU. You are here for such a time as this. Your life is meant to point others to Christ!

Now… LIVE THIS DAY INTENTIONALLY!

Walk into today knowing that your Heavenly Father is sovereign, present, and faithful. Nothing catches Him by surprise. There are no “oops” with God. Nothing is beyond His authority. Even when you cannot trace His hand and know what He is doing, you can trust who He is.

You are the apple of His eye. You are deeply loved, intentionally created, and never beyond the reach of His grace.

So, “as you are going today”…

MAKE DISCIPLES!

Don’t wait until you have everything figured out. Don’t wait until you feel qualified. Don’t wait for the perfect circumstances.

Love someone.
Encourage someone.
Pray with someone.
Share the Gospel.
Point someone to Jesus.

And above all else…

LOCK EYES WITH JESUS AND WALK TOWARD HIM!

Your purpose is not found in chasing the applause of this world. It is found in knowing Him, following Him, and making Him known.

Remember…

You are known.
You are formed.
You are set apart.
You are appointed.
You are sent.

NOW GO LIVE LIKE IT!

Jesus is worth following. And someone needs to see Him through your life today!

Be Worth Being,

Kevin

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@MeekStan Congratulations Stan! … What a great visual picture of “not being so busy making a living — that we fail to make a life.”

Well done my friend. Blessings to you and your family.

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Watching these Coaches and Scouts move from “untrained to fully trained” disciples has been an amazing experience to watch. So proud of each one.. and their steady commitment to the Great Commission.

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Monday November 9, 2026

“Truth Has a Price Tag”

By Kevin Burrell

“The Pharisees left. And at once they started making plans with Herod's followers to kill Jesus.”
Mark 3:6

Coaches and Scouts

The story is told of a prosecuting attorney in a small town courthouse who called his first witness, an elderly woman to the stand. He approached her and asked, “Mrs. Jones, do you know me?” She responded, “Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. I’ve known you since you were a young boy. And, frankly, you’ve been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you’re a rising big shot, but you haven’t the brains to realize you will never amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you.”

The lawyer was stunned. Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room and asked, “Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?”

She replied, “Why, of course I do. I’ve known Mr. Bradley since he was a youngster, too. I used to baby-sit him. And he, too, has been a real disappointment to me. He’s lazy, bigoted, and has a drinking problem. He’s cheated on his wife three times, and one was your wife. His law practice is one of the shoddiest in the entire state. Yes, I know Mr. Bradley.”

At this point, the judge gaveled the courtroom to silence and called both lawyers to the bench. In a very quiet voice, he said “If either of you ask her if she knows me, I’ll send you both to the electric chair!”

All humor aside, often times the truth is hard to take. We laugh because plain truth exposes what we'd rather keep hidden.

In a similar way, Jesus spoke with that kind of authority. The crowds were amazed, but the Pharisees, whose secret lives the words of Jesus exposed, plotted to kill Him.
(Mark 3:6)

Mark 3:7-15 shows how He carried that tension in three different environments.

1. The Sea (vs 7)

Jesus withdrew to the sea with His disciples. Before facing the crushing crowds, He sought quiet. Boldness isn't built in the spotlight, it’s built in solitude. If we want courage to speak truth, we must spend time with God first, where the noise fades and perspective returns.

2. The Land (vs 8-12)

People came from Galilee, Judea, Jerusalem, Tyre and Sidon, pressing into Jesus for healing. Jesus didn't hide from them. He healed them. He taught them. And He met their needs. He never softened who He was. That is "Grace and Truth"(John 1:14). Truth without grace becomes a gavel—and grace without truth becomes empty sentiment. Jesus gave both, fully.

3. The Mountain (vs 13-15)

Then Jesus went up the mountain and called the ones He wanted. He picked them. Then He appointed those twelve to “Be with Him” and to “Send them out to Preach.” Don’t miss that. Notice the order: first [be with Him]…then [sent by Him]. We don't speak for God on our own authority. We speak as people who have been with Him. Listening to Him. And obeying Him.

Listen Closely —

Our culture often finds truth offensive. Speak about sin, repentance, or Jesus as the only way to God (John 14:6), and most will bristle; call you narrow minded, get offended or even angry. Jesus experienced far worse. They not only hated Him, they sought to kill Him.

Faithfulness doesn't mean winning approval. It doesn’t mean being liked.
It means loving people enough to tell them what's true, with humility, remembering that we too are held accountable, under the same truth.

Mrs. Jones got her laugh by exposing people.

Our goal is different. We don't expose in order to condemn, but to point people to the Savior who loves and forgives.

Where do you need to step away and be with Jesus, so you can be renewed?

Who needs your compassion and honesty this week; full of Grace and Truth?

What is God sending you to say? Who is He calling you to invest in and disciple?

Say no to the temporal—so you can say yes to the eternal.

Because TRUTH has a price tag.

Be Worth Being,

Kevin

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IABF Award: The Italian American Baseball Foundation has named Chicago White Sox, Rookie, Sam Antonacci its 2026 Future Star Award honoree in recognition of his breakout international and MLB season. Congratulations Sam. Super proud of you!

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@utahscout1219 Thanks, Jeff! 👊🏻

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“Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies. Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life.”
Proverbs 31:10-11

No more fitting verses than these two that describe my wife. I love you, Val. ♥️ 💍

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@Coach3morris Coach Morris!…Thank you. Wow, so good hearing from you. I fondly recall our early days at GA Tech. Great memories and times. I was just with former GT Head Coach, Danny Hall last week. Both of you are special coaches and people. Hope all is well my friend.

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Friday November 6, 2026

“Taken, Not Lost”

By Kevin Burrell

“Enoch walked in close fellowship with God. Then one day he disappeared, because God took him.”
Genesis 5:24

Coaches and Scouts

Imagine going for a morning walk with a fellow coach, good friend, or your spouse. At first, you're walking side by side, enjoying the conversation and each other's fellowship. But somewhere along the way, you become distracted. You begin checking your phone, you slow down to look at something, or your mind begins to wander.

Before long, you look up and realize the person you started walking with side by side, is 20 yards ahead of you. You are no longer walking together. You are alone and by yourself. Although you started out side by side, somewhere along the way you lost your connection.

In a similar way, the same thing can happen in our fellowship with God. We start out walking with Him, but the busyness of life, distractions, and competing priorities cause us to fall behind. The question is not whether God has stopped walking, but whether we are still walking closely with Him.

As the saying goes; “if you don’t feel close to God—guess who moved?”

Enoch’s story is one of the most remarkable accounts in Scripture. He experienced no recorded death, no burial, and no farewell. One moment he was walking with God, and then he was gone. God took him. (Hebrews 11:5)

What made Enoch’s life so remarkable?

The Bible gives us one defining characteristic. . .

“He Walked With God!”

Don’t miss that.

Enoch was not a hermit separated from everyday life. He was a husband and father who raised children and managed ordinary responsibilities. Yet, in the middle of family life and daily activities, he maintained an intimate fellowship with God.

So, what does it actually mean to “Walk with God?”

Walking with God is not simply an occasional encounter, an emotional feeling, or a one hour—one day a week—Sunday morning experience in a church building.

It’s a “lifestyle” of [daily] fellowship, faith, obedience, and dependence upon Him. It is not “religious activity.”

It means agreeing with God. His way becomes your way. His Word directs your decisions, His desires shape your heart, and His will becomes your priority.

We stop running ahead of Him or lagging behind. Instead, we learn to follow His direction and trust His timing.

God deeply desires more than our Sunday morning attendance in our church building or place of worship. He desires our daily, moment by moment fellowship. He wants to be included in our conversations, our decisions, our relationships, our responsibilities, and our everyday activities.

God doesn’t desire or need our “Religious Activities”

He desires a deep, abiding “Relationship” with us.

Relationship NOT Religion!

A meaningful relationship requires time, communication, commitment and consistency. Our relationship with God is no different. Prayer, reading His Word, worship, and obedience are expressions of an intimate relationship with our Heavenly Father.

Listen Closely —

Honestly examine your walk with God. Ask yourself..

• Am I walking with God daily, or am I simply visiting Him once a week?

• Do I fellowship with Him throughout the week, or is my relationship with Him limited to one hour at my place of worship on a Saturday or Sunday?

• Do I seek Him daily, spend time in His Word, talk with Him in prayer, and allow Him to direct my steps?

• Or have I become comfortable giving God one hour of my time each week, while giving everything else my undivided time and attention?

Which one describes your life?

The challenge is to move beyond occasional encounters with God and develop a “lifestyle” of consistent, intimate fellowship with Him.

I’ve heard the word “Fellowship” defined as simply:

“Two fellows in the same ship.”

Don’t wait until Saturday or Sunday to talk with God.

Worship Him and Walk with Him side by side Monday to Saturday…and every single day in between.

Be Worth Being,

Kevin

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FOUR WHITE SOX PLAYERS NAMED SILVER SLUGGER AWARD FINALISTS

• Chase Meidroth (second base)
• Miguel Vargas (third base)
• Tristan Peters (outfield)
• Sam Antonacci (utility)

All four have been named finalists for the 2026 Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Awards.

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Wednesday November 4, 2026

“A Crowded Heart”

By Kevin Burrell

Jesus explained: “This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is God’s Word. The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and lustful pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity.” Luke 8:11, 14

Coaches and Scouts

It is nearly impossible to hear God if our mind is crowded with other thoughts or concerns—particularly worries, finances, and pleasures. We hear God through reading His Word (the Bible). It is His love letter and GPS for our life.

However if we’re always listening to music or watching tv or distracted with sports or entertainment, the circuits are going to be busy when God calls. That’s why it’s important to ruthlessly eliminate distractions.

The “thorny ground” describes a person who appears to receive the Word. There is initial interest, even excitement. But their heart remains full of riches, pleasures, and lusts. The things of the world steadily claim time and attention, until there is simply no room left for the Word. What began with promise ends in barrenness.

Let’s examine a crowded heart.

1. The Cares of the World!

These are worries, anxieties, and distractions related to earthly needs and materialism. When we are so busy with the problems and pressures of daily living, it becomes nearly impossible to hear God.

2. The Deceitfulness of Riches!

This refers to the misleading belief that wealth can provide true security, happiness and fulfillment, often leading us to prioritize material wealth over spiritual maturity. We can become so busy making a living, that we never make a life.

3. Lustful Pleasures!

This follows the same pattern. Lust has as its focus on pleasing oneself, and it often leads to unwholesome actions to fulfill one’s desires with no regard to the consequences. If you currently struggle with lustful pleasures, it is time to come clean before God and ask for His intervention in your life.

Remember: If Satan can’t make you bad — he will just make you busy.

Jesus said, “The thief’s purpose is to [steal and kill and destroy]. But My purpose is to give them an abundant and satisfying life.”
John 10:10

Don’t be deceived. Satan hates everything God has created and will stop at nothing to destroy it. He often uses ordinary distractions; the worries, the pursuit of more, and the constant chase for pleasure—to keep the Word from taking root in the soil of your heart.

A heart crowded with the cares of the world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the lustful pleasures of this life cannot simultaneously nurture the seed of God’s Word.

Maturity requires space. When the demands of the world multiply, God’s Word is the first thing squeezed out, unless we actively and intentionally guard against it.

Never forget:

Good is the enemy of the Best!

Be disciplined to say NO to some good things — so you can say YES to the best thing (A relationship with Jesus).

Listen Closely —

Ask yourself.

What currently claims the largest share of my time and affection?

Is there room for Gods’ seed to grow, or has the soil of my heart become overrun?

The enemy’s sole aim is to steal the seed of Gods’ word.

Christ’s aim is a lasting and abundant life.

The difference is found in what you allow to remain in the soil.

Love God. Love People. Live Sent.

Be Worth Being,

Kevin

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In 1996 I drafted this young man, Dernell Stenson out of HS in LaGrange,GA in the 3rd round. Pick #91 overall. He made his MLB debut on August 13, 2003 with the Cincinnati Reds vs the Arizona DBacks. Then came Nov 5, 2003 - just 84 days after making his MLB debut, Dernell was found murdered on a residential street in Chandler, AZ while playing in the Arizona Fall League. In 2004, the AFL established the “Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award” honoring a player who demonstrates perseverance and humility. The award still exists today in the AFL. He was a special, kind, humble young man with an amazing future ahead of him in Major League Baseball. He is still greatly missed today. 🙏 ♥️

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Monday November 2, 2026

“When Success Isn’t Enough”

By Kevin Burrell

“As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up to Him and fell on his knees before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Mark 10:17

Coaches and Scouts

On the brink of a tournament that could bring him four major wins, the world's #1 golfer, Scottie Scheffler, said he doesn't find true fulfillment in winning.

"This is not a fulfilling life," Scheffler said. "It's fulfilling from the sense of accomplishment, but it's not fulfilling from a sense of the deepest places of your heart."

What a powerful statement.

Don’t miss that.

There is nothing wrong with being RICH. YOUNG. and POWERFUL.

There is nothing wrong with dreaming big, working hard, building wealth, developing a brand, pursuing excellence, chasing goals, or becoming an influential leader. Chase your God-given dreams passionately. Develop your talent. Make an impact.

But never forget this —

Success can elevate your lifestyle, without satisfying your soul.

In Mark 10, the “Rich Young Ruler" seemingly had it all: wealth, youth, influence, and a promising future. Yet he came running to Jesus, because something was still missing in his life. Jesus looked at him with love and challenged him to surrender the one thing holding his heart captive. And for him, it was his wealth.

Sadly, the young man walked away sorrowful.

But why? He had everything money could buy, yet he couldn't surrender everything his soul needed.

How often do we make the same mistake? We convince ourselves the next promotion, bigger house, larger paycheck, or greater title will finally satisfy us. But once we reach one goal, another takes its place. And the goal post keeps moving.

Solomon understood this when he wrote, "Everything is meaningless... completely meaningless." (Ecclesiastes 12:8)

Solomon wasn't saying our work is worthless. He was reminding us that life pursued apart from a ‘right relationship’ with God, through His Son Jesus, will never deliver the fulfillment our hearts desire.

The danger isn't success. It's expecting success to do what only the Savior can do.

Money can buy a comfortable bed, but not peace.

Popularity can earn applause, but not eternal significance.

Possessions can bring temporary pleasure, but they will never fill the God-shaped vacuum in your soul.

Only Jesus can satisfy that longing.

So chase the dream. Build the business. Develop the program. Pursue the opportunity. But never become so consumed with building your own kingdom that you neglect your relationship with “The King.”

Hold your blessings with open hands, not clenched fists.

I am reminded of John D. Rockefeller's famous last words. They included:

“I have made many millions, but they have brought me no happiness."

Listen Closely —

The goal isn't to stop pursuing success. It's to stop expecting success to bring you happiness and save you.

There is nothing wrong with being RICH, YOUNG, and POWERFUL.

But there is everything wrong with gaining the whole world and losing your own soul.

So remember. Life is short. Eternity is long.

Don’t get so busy making a living, that you fail to make a life.

If you're going to be RICH, be RICH in the things of God.

Love God. Love People. Live Sent.

Be Worth Being,

Kevin

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@ClintHurdle13 Thank you, Clint! — We have one chance this side of eternity to help train and equip coaches and athletes to Be and Build disciples of Jesus Christ. Thank you for partnering in this effort. Appreciate you my friend.

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Great evening getting to share the vision of Impact Ministries—specifically Coaching With Impact and Competing With Impact, which equips coaches and athletes with a clear biblical framework for discipleship. We help them grow both personally and professionally as they embrace their role as disciple makers. (Matthew 28:19-20)

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