Andy Benes
St. Louis Cardinals

Pitcher

6 feet 6 inches

245 pounds


I believe the Bible is the inspired word of God. I believe it is without error. It is one of the ways to communicate with my heavenly Father. That's His Word and my guidelines for how I'm suppose to live my life, treat my wife, communicate with her, raise my kids, how I'm suppose to treat my neighbors, and my teammates.

My relationship with my heavenly Father is the most important thing in my life, and everything that is contained in the Bible is a way for me to help guide my life. You can't put a value on that.

(Before 1989) Even though I had a lot of knowledge, I wasn't part of God's kingdom. I wasn't spiritually reborn. A lot of people have a lot of trouble with that because they'll ask questions about being re-born. My faith has really grown. Because of that, my relationship with my wife and my kids has been unbelievable.

I think I have a great opportunity with the job I have to impact a lot of people. With what I do out on the field, and the opportunity to talk with kids...it's important to me to take that platform and share my faith.

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Reprinted with permission: Sports Spectrum Magazine