Miracle in Shreveport: A Memoir of Baseball, Fatherhood, and the Stadium that Launched a Dream

by David Benham, Jason Benham

Overview

Twin brothers David and Jason Benham grew up with big dreams of baseball and an even bigger trust in God. Though they attended a small high school with no baseball field, turned down a professional offer so they could attend college together, and faced more than one missed pitch and injuries, they kept dreaming, praying together on the field, and believing in God’s provision for their lives.

David and Jason’s journey, from Little League to college to professional baseball and beyond, reminds us that even when we don’t know what God is up to, He’s putting together the pieces of our life’s puzzle and executing the plans He has for each of us.

Miracle in Shreveport tells the story of a family’s love, the power of prayer, and a game that is truly all-American. It is also the story of brotherhood staying strong, despite the threat of comparison in a profession committed to competition. Most of all, it is the story of being faithful in small steps, honoring God in the process, and trusting His hand in our lives. In this book, the Benhams call us to remember that when we follow God’s dream for us, we find it is better than we could have ever dreamed for ourselves.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780785215981
Publisher:	Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Publication date:	03/27/2018
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	1,127,139
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

After retiring from professional baseball in 2002, David and Jason Benham, twin brothers and acclaimed entrepreneurs, began building their business empire, growing it to more than 10 companies spanning 35 states and around the globe. Their first venture, the Benham Real Estate Group, exploded to 100 locations and was named by Inc. as one of the fastest growing private companies in America. The brothers are happily married to Lori and Tori, with a combined 9 children, and live on the same street in Charlotte.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

1 The Birth of a Dream 1

2 The Stadium off I-20 7

3 Little League Life 15

4 In the News 25

5 A Jailhouse Prayer 33

6 College Days 41

7 Torrington 47

8 Hit-and-Run 57

9 The Draft 67

10 A Red Sox Rookie 77

11 Bluefield Baseball 85

12 Meet Me in St. Louie 95

13 Broken 105

14 Dying to the Dream 113

15 A Summer Visit 121

16 Home Run Derby 127

17 A Crazy Idea 135

18 A New Day 143

19 Break It Up 151

20 Shreveport 159

Epilogue 169

Appendix: Article from the Dallas Morning News 177

Notes 191

About the Authors 195