the tebow effect

(be bold... or least don't be so afraid)

Perhaps the most fascinating story line of the 2011 NFL season was the rise of Tim Tebow. The big powerful quarterback throws the ball funny and doesn’t complete a ton of passes. What he does do is show an uncanny ability to approach the next play with confidence and optimism no matter how badly the last play went. Oh, and he wins too…which is, after all, why they play the games.

Tebow’s faith and his very public display of it became a hot topic as well. This constant talk show dialogue had an interesting effect. Person after person began to talk about and explain their own faith and how they lived it as compared to Tebow. The common theme was “I believe too… I just don’t wear it on my sleeve like he does.” We soon found out that even plenty of the sportswriters, commentators and other talking heads were Christians.

“…let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

We’re not all comfortable putting our faith out there. But we should be. God uses the things we do, the things we say and the people we interact with to advance his kingdom. Humans are the only created beings in the Bible who share the good news of Jesus to others. We have a role to play. Let your light shine with confidence and optimism!

Thanks for all you do.

Brian

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Volume 6, Number 33