κηρυσσων την βασιλειαν του θεου και διδασκων τα περι του κυριου ιησου χριστου μετα πασης παρρησιας ακωλυτως. The underlying meaning of this blog is this: the essential unity of Christians worldwide regardless of race, nationality, or religious denomination. There are real disagreements among us but there is a small remnant in every authentically Christian gathering. The Holy Spirit is leading His remnant into deeper understandings of the "meat" of the Gospel and not just the "milk."
Tim Tebow found out what happens when a celebrity is open
about their faith.
United States Soccer goalie Tim Howard gave the world a
brilliant performance versus Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, making a
record sixteen saves on some point-blank close-in shots. He has openly declared
his allegiance to Jesus and has dedicated his play to Jesus’ glory. Soon
afterwards, people began calling him “Bald Jesus” for his numerous saves.Then the jokes started appearing.
For 1143 consecutive posts to this blog, I have never “drawn
a blank,” Never had writer’s block, never been at a loss for words.This is not because I am somehow holier
than anyone else, or because I am a more talented writer than others.It is not because I am a bubbling,
spewing volcano of ideas.And it
is not because I am some sort of brilliant intellectual.
We all have talents and skills, even those of us who feel as
if we know how to do nothing.Paul reminded us of this.We are all important to the functioning of the Church (the ἐκκλησία)
which is the Body of Christ.Ephesians
1:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Romans 12:6-8.
Some of us are hands, some of us are feet.As silly as it may sound, some of us
may be hair, or eyes, or toenails, or … tonsils.Every part of the body,many of which are rarely if ever noticed,is needed for the body to function at
peak efficiency,
The Apostle Paul used his brilliant intellectual powers and
his extensive knowledge of Jewish and gentile law and culture to work as an
evangelist and theologian.
Tim Tebow, a professional athlete whose talent level and
athletic fundamentals are often questioned, often wins because he tries harder
than anyone else.When he does
win, he uses the occasion to glorify Jesus.
Brother Lawrence served God by performing kitchen duties and
repairing shoes.The very few
pages of text which he wrote have inspiredmillions.During his lifetime, pilgrims came from around the world to meet the
simple cook.
The gentle people at the Christian Animal Rescue Foundation
protect and comfort God’s creatures, expressing God’s love through kindness to
animals.
There are multitudes of people serving the Lord in ways not
always recognized as ministry.These
people are not always the most talented or the most capable.What all of these people have done is to listen.The Holy Spirit can use whatever you
have, whatever you are, whatever you can do.All you have to do is make yourselfg available and
listen.Some people say “everything
is politics,” or that “everything reduces down to money.”For the Christian, everything is Jesus.
The purposes of the Lord will be accomplished.What a sad thing it is if you do not
listen and cooperate with Him for He will call upon someone else and you will
miss out on the honor and privilege which was intended for you.
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Tim Tebow (Timothy Richard Tebow) was born in the Philippines in 1987 to Baptist missionary parents. He has been the “star” on the football field since he was a boy; through high school, college, and a budding professional career.Unlike so many “stars,” Tim Tebow’s main point of conversation is not himself.Every conversation with Tim Tebow becomes a conversation about Jesus!Not everyone is happy about that.
Here is a video of Tim Tebow in action. He is number 15 in blue.
In this video, he is number 15 in white, running as well as a professional running back.
Against the Dallas Cowboys.
Here is blasphemous “comedic” skiton the American television program, Saturday Night Live, poking fun at the fact that Tebow’s team, the Denver Broncos, has been winning games even though his own personal game statisticsare not particularly impressive overall.The skit is saying he must have had “help.”
Tebow has never said his team is winning because of his faith. What he has said is that he plays hard and to the best of his ability at all times because he dedicates what he does on the field to the Lord. He does what he does for the glory of Jesus.
Tim Tebow, a professional quarterback (American style football) is an outspoken Christian who talks about Jesus any time anyone sticks a microphone in his face. Jake Plummer, a former professional player, had this to say, "I wish he'd just shut up after a game and go hug his teammates." Tebow responded .
Tim Tebow is the most well known home-schooled football player. He grew up in Florida which is one of the twenty-four US states to allow home schooled kids to play with public or private school teams. Georgia is one state which does not.
The eight team Glory for Christ Football League is made up of homeschoolers and students from small private Christian academies which don't have teams of their own. One coach has told his team to "block as if you're blocking for God," which of course, they are. Any activity performed for the glory of God is holy. We often forget that.
Football can be holy. Being a lawyer can be holy. Acting can be holy. Brother Lawrence, a 17th century lay Carmelite brother, in his book, The Practice of the Presence of God, showed that even cooking, cleaning pots and pans, and repairing shoes can be holy.
To see a slideshow on The New York Times website about The Glory for Christ Football League, go to http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/06/25/sports/0626-FOOTBALL_index.html
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