T-MINUS 28 ... AND COUNTING

If you’re a Texas Rangers fan, I don’t have to explain that number to you. We’re that close to clinching the American League West title. And if you’re a Rangers fan, you know what an amazing season it’s been ... from overcoming injuries and more injuries ... to signing a top-notch pitcher like Cliff Lee ... to overcoming a drawn-out and downright messy resolution on ownership (with Ryan-Greenberg winning out, and rightly so) ... to a near no-hitter ... to just incredible play by the team.

At this point in the season, I don’t think I could ask for more as a fan. Except that I’m particularly excited by the awesome job that outfielders Josh Hamilton and David Murphy are doing. These guys are not only great players, they’re committed Christians. They’re loved by fans as well as teammates and the Rangers brass. They always play hard, leaving everything on the field. They are true professionals.

Now, we all know Josh had a rough road leading to Rangers Ballpark. And that’s what is so amazing about him ... his testimony ... his reliance on God to get him where he is.

I love when a player comes to bat and his walk up song is played. Now, I have to say, I don’t recognize most of them (although Jorge Cantu’s mariachi music is cool), Josh has been using Casting Crown’s “Until the Whole World Hears,” and David, who as I’ve said is a member of Prestonwood, likes “Strong Tower” by Kutless.

They are great players who want the world to know where their strength comes from. Even if you’re not a Rangers fan, how can you not like that?