Merritt Gazaway

23, Baseball Coach, Amateur Baseball Card Collector

[Shahriq Khan @RealShahriqKhan]

When I was Muslim, I used to ask Christians:

“If Jesus was really God, why did He eat, sleep, and bleed like us?”

And honestly, I used to ask it with pride like it was some unbeatable argument.

But later I realized something:

That question was not exposing Christianity.

It was exposing my misunderstanding of what kind of God Jesus claimed to be.

Because the real question is not:

“Why would God become weak?”

The real question is:

“What kind of God would willingly step into human suffering at all?”

Islam taught me about a God who was distant and untouchable.

But Christianity introduced me to a God who stepped into hunger, exhaustion, grief, pain, betrayal, blood, and suffering with us.

And suddenly His humanity stopped feeling like weakness to me.

It became proof of love.

If Jesus ate, it means He came close enough to experience hunger beside us.

If He slept, it means He embraced the exhaustion we carry.

If He bled, it means He did not stand above suffering watching us from a distance.

He entered it Himself.

Philippians 2 says Christ emptied Himself and took on flesh.

Not because He stopped being God, but because He wanted humanity to finally see what God is actually like.

And it turns out God is willing to suffer for the people He loves.

That changed everything for me.

Because every other religion demanded sacrifice from humanity.

Jesus became the sacrifice Himself.

And no prophet in history ever claimed that.

[Miles Garrett @MilesGarrettTV]

He did toss another gem. And now Bryce Elder leads all of MLB in ERA at 1.81.

Turns out he got some offseason work in with Greg Maddux to get there. Paul Byrd illustrates what Mad Dog taught him with a baseball. #Braves

[Brandon Gaudin @BrandonGaudin]

"And now, the end is near
I face the final curtain
I've lived a life that's full
I traveled each and every highway
And more than this
I did it my way"
-Frank Sinatra

Bobby did it his way. And what a beautiful way it was.

There will never be another Bobby Cox.

Rest easy, Skip.

[Atlanta Braves @Braves]

This one's for you, Bobby ❤️

[Chipper Jones @RealCJ10]

Haven’t posted on social in quite some time but can’t stay quiet in this time of loss. I’m struggling to tell all what Bobby Cox meant to me and so many others in Braves Country.
He was the leader of men and a second father to so many Atlanta Braves thru the yrs. I’m so sad today, but as I sit here watching my two youngest boys play in their championship games on the day he passed, I can’t help but shout the same things he did from the corner of the dugout. ‘Come on kid, u got this!’
We are gonna miss him so much, but his legacy is forever cemented with the success of this franchise for the last 35+ yrs. He started it as GM, continued as manager, and passing the torch to others, the Atlanta Braves will continue to be force that Bobby Cox always wanted us to be. We love you Skipper. You were our rock. I love you more than words can express.
My boys won both of their games…..Bobby had a hand, I have no doubt!

[West Hall Baseball @WestHallBaseba1]

A huge thank you to everyone who braved the cold temps and wind to come out to our Day at the Diamond! We had a great time hosting our second annual car show and our first-ever alumni game. Congratulations to the Best Overall winner of the car show this year! 👏 🚗

[West Hall Baseball @WestHallBaseba1]

Today marks 24 years since the September 11 attacks. We remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the bravery of first responders and ordinary people who showed extraordinary courage that day.

[West Hall Baseball @WestHallBaseba1]

We enjoyed hosting our second Spartan Baseball Youth Camp last week! A big thank you to the campers, families, and volunteers who made it happen.

[West Hall Baseball @WestHallBaseba1]

The 2nd Annual Spartan Baseball Youth Camp starts ONE week from today!

Open to rising 1st–8th graders — join us for drills, skills, and fun with Spartan coaches and players ⚾

📍 West Hall Baseball Field
💵 $75 per camper | $50 for siblings
https://t.co/dd4LGsna9I

[West Hall Baseball @WestHallBaseba1]

Happy Independence Day from the Spartan Baseball Family!

[West Hall Baseball @WestHallBaseba1]

We pause today to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We are forever grateful for those who served and laid down their lives to protect our country. 🇺🇸

[West Hall Baseball @WestHallBaseba1]

A few of our seniors had a chance to represent West Hall in the FCA East/West All Star Game last night! So proud of you boys!

[West Hall Baseball @WestHallBaseba1]

"Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms who keep us prepared, cheer us on, and support us every step of the way. We appreciate you and love you!"

[Barry Bulluck Jr @Barrybulljr]

Triple vs. Cherokee Bluff @CoachZenglish @CoachTaylor_76 @WestHallBaseba1 @GALibertybsb

[MLB @MLB]

Happy 35th birthday to Jose Altuve!

Repost and like for a chance to win this autographed relic card.

[West Hall Baseball @WestHallBaseba1]

GAMEDAY

🆚 Jefferson
📍Jefferson Baseball Complex
⏰ 5:30 pm
🎟️ At the gate

[West Hall Baseball @WestHallBaseba1]

What a night to remember! We celebrated our amazing seniors with a big win in game 2 and clinched our spot in the playoffs!

A huge thanks to everyone who showed up — your support means everything!
Next stop: PLAYOFFS! Let’s keep it rollin’!

[West Hall Baseball @WestHallBaseba1]

GAMEDAY

🆚 Cherokee Bluff
📍Cherokee Bluff High School
⏰ 6:00 pm
🎟️ At the gate

[West Hall Baseball @WestHallBaseba1]

For this week’s #SponsorSunday, we’re spotlighting Northeast Georgia Rentals, Akins Ford, and Causey Orthodontics! Thank you so much for supporting West Hall Baseball.