Coach Lance Larimer - Blog

God’s timing is one of the hardest truths to live and one of the easiest to confess. We say we trust it—until our plans stall, doors stay shut, or prayers seem unanswered. Then impatience creeps in, and doubt starts whispering that maybe God forgot us. He didn’t. Scripture is clear: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Not some things. Everything. That includes the breakthroughs you’re begging for and the delays you’

Verse of the day today was Romans 10:9. The one that states what you have to do for Jesus to save your soul. The one that locks in your eternity. “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ It is so simple. But I can see how this belief w

So today is December 15, which happens to be my brother’s birthday and it also happens to be the day that our sister passed away. In the years following her passing, her death consumed my mind on this day. I could only think about losing her and how much pain I felt from that and my brother‘s birthday was an afterthought. Today when I realized it was December 15 my first thought was “oh it’s my brother‘s birthday, let me text him.” I didn’t think about my sister‘s death until

We live in a world obsessed with instant results. But the Kingdom doesn’t operate on our clock. It operates on Christ’s. As believers, we’re called to work hard—not for our own glory, but as an act of worship. Scripture reminds us, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” (Colossians 3:23). When we grind, hustle, and pour ourselves into the gifts God has given us, we’re planting seeds. But the harvest? That’s up to Him.

It’s easy to look at a setback and feel like God is against us. A lost opportunity… a door that shuts right when we were finally excited… a plan that falls apart even after we prayed over it. But what if those closed doors aren’t punishment? What if they’re protection? What if they’re redirection? God isn’t in the business of harming His children. He’s in the business of shaping us, guiding us, and positioning us for something more meaningful than we could see at the time. Th

I’ve recently had to lean hard on prayer to God to help a situation I have no control over, but I care deeply about the outcome. I’ve prayed about the outcome and I’ve prayed for peace. I don’t know the outcome yet, but in recent days I’ve felt no more pressure about what will happen. At first, I felt bad like my brain just forgot about it. But I haven’t forgot, I think I just fully gave it to God and am trusting Him therefore I am no longer anxious. He took that for me. I co

One of the most powerful things I’ve learned is that worship and prayer aren’t just spiritual routines—they’re lifelines. When you’re overwhelmed with worry, worship shifts your focus from the problem to the One who has already gone before you. It pulls your eyes off the outcome and places them back on God’s character: steady, faithful, and unchanging. Prayer does the same. It’s not about convincing God to do what you want—it’s about surrendering what you can’t control. Somet

One of the most incredible things about walking with God is learning to recognize the voice and guidance of the Holy Spirit. It’s not always loud or dramatic — in fact, most of the time, it’s a quiet nudge. But when you’re consistently in the Word and in prayer, that nudge becomes easier to feel. You start to notice conviction in certain areas of your life — maybe to help someone, change a habit, or step away from something that’s pulling you away from God’s best for you. For

When I look back on my baseball journey, I can see God’s fingerprints all over it — even in the moments that broke me. I had sat out my first year of college ball with a redshirt and battled through back pain that kept me from playing the game I loved. By the time my second year rolled around, I was rusty, unsure, and trying to find my footing again. That fall, we got a new head coach, Johnny Wiggs, who had come from Polk State to take over the program at Santa Fe College. I

There are things we want for ourselves—dreams that feel right, goals that seem reachable, and moments we imagine as the best possible outcome. But then life happens differently. Doors close that we thought should open. Opportunities slip away. People walk out. The timeline shifts. In those moments, it’s easy to wonder: Why would God let this happen? The truth is, God sees a much bigger picture than we do. He knows how every decision, every “yes,” and every “no” will ripple th

Sometimes life moves faster than we can keep up with — plans fall through, unexpected bills hit, relationships get complicated, and the world feels heavy. We pray, we plan, and yet sometimes it still feels like we’re just trying to catch our breath. It’s in those moments that God reminds us: “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10) Those words aren’t a call to give up — they’re an invitation to shift our focus. Because when life gets hectic, our peace doesn’t come fr

Faith in the Waiting: Finding Peace in God’s Plan Waiting seasons are some of the hardest parts of life. Whether it’s waiting for an opportunity, a breakthrough, or clarity about what’s next, the in-between can feel like silence — like God has pressed pause. But it’s in the waiting that faith is forged. Faith isn’t just believing God can move; it’s trusting Him even when He hasn’t — yet. It’s choosing to rest in the truth that His timing is perfect and His plan is good, even

Baseball has always been more than just a sport to me. It’s been a teacher, a mirror, and at times, a test. I’ve coached a lot of players over the years — from little leaguers learning how to hold a bat to college athletes trying to find their edge — and one truth keeps showing up: the ones who last aren’t just physically strong, they’re grounded. They play with something deeper than talent — they play with purpose. That’s what inspired me to launch But First, Glory. It’s not

Every day, we step onto a field — whether it’s a baseball diamond, a business meeting, or the middle of family life — and there’s always a battle going on. Not just against competition or circumstances, but against doubt, fear, temptation, and distraction. The truth is, most of the time, the fight isn’t physical. It’s spiritual. That’s why Paul tells us in Ephesians 6:11 to “put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” When I rea

Sometimes life feels like a demotion. You work hard, do things the right way, and still find yourself sitting on the bench — wondering why doors that once swung wide now seem to slam shut. For anyone in Gainesville right now, the news about Billy Napier being let go from UF hits close to home. It’s a reminder that even the most dedicated leaders can face seasons that don’t go as planned. But maybe the bench isn’t punishment. Maybe it’s preparation. In baseball, sitting on the

If you’ve ever worked with me, you know I believe baseball is about way more than just mechanics. The swing, the stance, the reps — they matter, but what really drives performance is what’s happening inside. For me, that foundation starts with faith. I’ve seen players chase results and fall short because they never stopped to anchor themselves in something bigger. When you put God first, everything else — the training, the mindset, the success — falls into place. I coach from