What Bear 's God Tries to Tell Him To See in U M P I R E S

& boy, do I need to be more 'religious' ......today.......everyday,

Thanks Bob Marsh. &b to my oldest daugther (doing her 3rd year of missionary work) in Lithuania this summer.

Try this:

a) umpires Uniform & dress.
....Proper gear. Shoe's polished etc.

I Samual 16:7 "For man looks on the outward appearance but the Lord looks on the heart.

b) umpire Maturity:
...Understands his intended role of the whole contest, his officiating, the kids, coaches & his own etc

Proverbs 9:9 "Give instructions to a wise
man & he will be wiser. Teach a just man
& he will increase in learning."

c) umpire Professionalism:
...Respects the game at all costs.

Proverbs 11:1 "A false balance is an
abomination of the Lord"

d) preventative "Intelligent' officiating:
...Get the Call Right based on the information that's readily available.
Proper Mechanics

Proverbs 12:1 "Who so leveth instruction,
loveth knowledge"

e) Responsible umpiring
...100 % all the time. Be early, be prepared, be sharp. Your rep.

Proverbs 22:1 " A good name is more valuable than riches."

f) Eager officiating
....Taking pride in your ability to be
better tommorrow. Hustle.

Proverbs 10:14 "Wise men lay up knowledge

g) Servant of the game.
....Prevent & avoid confrontation when
possible. Listen. Hear. Prevent
ejections before they arise.

Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers.

So the first letter of a) thru g) together,
& what do they spell ?
U M P I R E S

cheers
Bear