Athletes for Christ

Because of that, he retired after the 1996 season. Mark was featured on the PBS special program "Small Ball" as the coach of his son's Little League baseball team.

Mark's Toronto Blue Jays teammate, Jesse Barfield, help lead Mark to make the biggest decision of his life, to accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

To his day, Mark likes signing his autographs by placing behind his signature, the scripture of Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Mark Eichhorn with the Toronto Blue Jays

1982, 1986 - 1988 & 1992-1993

Recipe

Zaatar mixture:

• 1 tsp Thyme • ½ tsp Marjoram • 1 tsp Coriander

• 1 ½ tbsp Sesame Seeds • Mix and put aside

In large Bowl, measure out:

• 3 ¼ c Flour • ½ tsp Salt

In small bowl, mix together:

• 1 tsp Sugar • ½ c lukewarm Water • 6 tbsp Olive Oil • 1 tbsp B. Powder

• Add oil mixture to flour, adding extra 1/2 c-3/4 c lukewarm water to form into a soft dough

• Preheat oven to 450 deg

• Transfer dough onto floured surface, cutting dough into 8 pcs.; form into balls

• Roll out each ball to an elongated shape • Place each rolled bread on oiled baking tray

• Brush top of each bread with a little olive oil; sprinkle zaatar mixture on top

• Bake for 7-8 min.

Dear Lord,

Thank You for Your Holy Spirit comforting, encouraging and blessing us. Thank You for helping us see our problems and situations from a fresh perspective, as a training ground for Your purpose.

I realize that every issue I face today will be a part of my future testimony for someone who cannot see a way out of their circumstances.

Thank You for Your promise of giving us hope and a future.

We love You and give You all the glory,

In your precious name, Amen

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Jeremiah 29:11