The Pickoff: Coaching Christians to Safely Round the Bases - Hardcover

by T. Scott Womble (Author)

The Pickoff is a baseball metaphor that exposes how the enemy of God uses a variety of tactics to impede the Christian's progress on the bases. In an age of spiritual lethargy when too many Christians are caught napping between first and second base, it's imperative that we "stand firm against the schemes of the devil" so that we may arrive home safely. While the pickoff move is becoming a lost art in the world of baseball, it remains a primary weapon in the enemy's arsenal. After Christians are awarded first base, Satan will immediately look to pick them off, sending them back to the dugout in shame. If he can't do that, he'll settle for the stationary Christian who seems content on just standing "safely" as first base. But our Lord will have none of this. He exposes the enemy's devices and provides the perfect coaching to help us round the bases in joy. This book will change how readers view both baseball and the Christian life. Whether a rookie believer or a seasoned veteran, readers will find fresh insights for staying spiritually alert.

Author Biography

T. Scott Womble (DMin, MDiv, BS) was professor of Bible & Ministry at St. Louis Christian College (MO) for twenty years. He is the author of The Pickoff (2025), Bringing the Depths into Focus (2021), and Beyond Reasonable Doubt (2008). Scott's website (tscottwomble.com) contains The NT Repetition Study Bible, an online Bible study tool. Scott maintains a YouTube channel titled, "Two Minute Tips -- Bible Interpretation"