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You're where I'm supposed to be.
A special place of refuge
Where it's safe to just be me.
There's no place else comparable
There's nothing even close
To laugh and dream and live in You
Is what I cherish most.
Your aroma is a sweet one
Your resting place sublime
Exquisite yet familiar
Without a doubt divine.
A remarkable destination
A place I never want to leave
This life lived in Your presence
It feels like home to me.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Friday, December 14, 2007
The Mitchell Report: MLB
I know this has nothing to do with "Convergence For His Glory", but since this is my blog I guess I can write whatever I put my fingers to typing.
I was not surprised but yet still disappointed when I read all the names mentioned in the steroid investigation led by Senator Mitchell. There were three guys on the list that I actually played with during my 7 year Minor League career, and did have my suspicions while I was playing they were using steroids. I never actually saw these take steroids or even discuss it with them but in a locker room you hear a lot of things. I don't believe these guys should be crucified before the media by any means. What I do believe is that Major League Baseball needs to do whatever it takes to clean up their act. They have recently implemented a much tighter policy all the while the players have figured out a way to not test positive. A water based steroid does not remain in your body nearly as long as an oil based steroid and is not easily detectable with a urine sample. HGH (Human Growth Hormones) can only be found through a blood test. I would like to see Major League Baseball implement a blood test rather than a urine test. While it may be more expensive there is no doubt the results will be more comprehensive and accurate.
Two of the three guys I played with are still currently on Major League rosters and one, I believe, is still on the Minors. I will not list their names here although they are on the list provided by The Mitchell Report. When looking at the list I played with or against about 10 of these guys. My prayer is that all of these guys realize how dangerous these type drugs are and if they haven't already stopped using they will now. I believe God has a purpose for everyone. We are all created in His image to do good works.
If anyone has any further questions about my experience regarding steroids I would be wide open to dialogue with you. To answer the most important question. NO, I never used steroids, or HGH.
Merry CHRISTmas!
Blake
I was not surprised but yet still disappointed when I read all the names mentioned in the steroid investigation led by Senator Mitchell. There were three guys on the list that I actually played with during my 7 year Minor League career, and did have my suspicions while I was playing they were using steroids. I never actually saw these take steroids or even discuss it with them but in a locker room you hear a lot of things. I don't believe these guys should be crucified before the media by any means. What I do believe is that Major League Baseball needs to do whatever it takes to clean up their act. They have recently implemented a much tighter policy all the while the players have figured out a way to not test positive. A water based steroid does not remain in your body nearly as long as an oil based steroid and is not easily detectable with a urine sample. HGH (Human Growth Hormones) can only be found through a blood test. I would like to see Major League Baseball implement a blood test rather than a urine test. While it may be more expensive there is no doubt the results will be more comprehensive and accurate.
Two of the three guys I played with are still currently on Major League rosters and one, I believe, is still on the Minors. I will not list their names here although they are on the list provided by The Mitchell Report. When looking at the list I played with or against about 10 of these guys. My prayer is that all of these guys realize how dangerous these type drugs are and if they haven't already stopped using they will now. I believe God has a purpose for everyone. We are all created in His image to do good works.
If anyone has any further questions about my experience regarding steroids I would be wide open to dialogue with you. To answer the most important question. NO, I never used steroids, or HGH.
Merry CHRISTmas!
Blake
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