Please consider this a low-key approach to discover more about God at your own pace.  Even if you do not wish a relationship with God, you will be sure to find positive insight and encouragement in these selections.  You are free to click on any of the subjects provided below or you may choose to click on another link on the website. There is no pressure to investigate further.  You will not be hounded to change.  AZBN simply wants to provide a place that offers an eternal perspective to this life as it relates to those of us in the baseball world. 

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"Not in Our Wildest Dreams" - Bob Wade

"The Dangerous Player" - Rick Furmanek

"Living Up To Our Potential" - Rick Furmanek

"The Gift " - Rick Furmanek

"Why Baseball?" - Rick Furmanek

"The Necessity of Having a Plan" - Bob Wade

"Dad as a Role Model" - Bob Wade

"The Inner Light Bulb" - Rick Furmanek

"The Importance of Proper Instruction" - Jeff Forney

"Dealing with the Game" - Jeff Forney

"Don't Assume Anything" - Rick Furmanek

"The Upside to Predictability" - Danny Orr

"A Balanced Approach" - Rick Furmanek

"Playing the Game with Enthusiasm" - Jeff Forney

"Dumbing Down the Pitcher" - Danny Orr

"The Canseco Controversy" - Rick Furmanek

"Pitching Without Fear" - Danny Orr

"A Family Affair" - Rick Furmanek

"The Fatigue Factor" - Jeff Forney

"The Scouting Report" - Jeff Forney

"Do Overs" - Rick Furmanek

"Being Coachable" - Danny Orr

"The Sacrifice Play" - Rick Furmanek

"Do or Die Time" - Rick Furmanek

"Playing for an Audience of One" - Jeff Forney

"One Job to Do" - Rick Furmanek