In his late sixties, IRA BLUMENTHAL, raised in the Jewish faith in New York, took
stock of his life.
Acknowledging the blessed, even charmed, life he'd lived,
he was at a loss as to whom to thank. Thus began has spiritual journey from
confusion to certainty, dejection to joyful acceptance of Jesus Christ as his
Lord and savior.
His long-time friend and baseball coaching colleague,
Pastor Mike Unch, comes alongside Ira as they pen a primer for spiritual growth.
Using America's pastime, baseball, as a metaphor for Ira's spiritual journey,
they spur other runners toward spirituality so they, too, are assured of being
safe and saved at home.
Spiriitual Certainty and Faith Journey
Bl·umenthal shows 'how faith, lessons learned and relationships shaped his path
to convert To Christianity from Judaism.
Personal Reflection and Legacy
The baseball! metaphor isn't just decorative. It serves as a structural
device, guiding readers through innings, base-running and scoring in life... not
just in sports.