5 thoughts on “Tebowing”

1. Good Morning from Omaha,

   Back when I was much younger a radio preacher exclaimed that america should spend more time on its knees in prayer and less time running from god. tim tebow takes a knee in praise and/or thanks and he is mocked. The more things change the more they remain the same.

   I don’t know if “tebowing” by most is a real act of contrition or a payoff for losing a bet but the moment spent on your knee accompanied by a word of thanks to the big guy above can’t hurt.

   I wonder how much time Abe spent on his knees in prayer during his time as president. Those decisions he had to make during the civil war about the future of our country required some divine intervention on some level or we would not be the same country we are today.

   NO I am not saying god gives a hoot about a football game but to take a moment to thank him for allowing you to have those abilities to play at the games highest level is probably a good thing.

   Strive for excellence,nothing but your best.

   Gene

2. Gene,

   I so agree!

3. From Matthew 6:

   5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.

   6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”

4. I’m Wiccan and a huge football fan (Go Ravens!). I have absolutely no problem with Tim Tebow. I don’t really understand why people are so against him. He’s a professional athlete who believes in his religion and his faith. I admire that about him. It takes courage in today’s society to stand up for your beliefs. I have been attacked my entire life for being a “witch” or a “pagan” for believing what I do. I don’t push my faith on others. I don’t try and convert people. I just smile and go about my life.

   That Tebow is being attacked so much by so many people shows how little people really understand about the greater world. I think people of faith are amazing, so long as they don’t force their beliefs on me. Nothing I’ve seen from Tim Tebow says that he wants to change peoples beliefs. He is acting on his beliefs in his way. That’s amazing and he should be praised for being true to himself, rather than being what the masses want – another individual who denies their individuality for the sake of the people watching at home.

   I hope Tebow has a great game against New England. I hope he has a long and great career. His taking a knee in thanks and prayer doesn’t bother me one iota. It shouldn’t bother anyone else, either. Tebow has the same right and freedom to express his religion is I do mine, and you have yours.

   Just leave Tebow alone for his faith. If you must bash him, bash him for missing wide open receivers 15 yards away on third and 12. At least in that case, we may all agree that he should have made that pass.

5. Last weekend, me and my sister watched the Broncos beat the Steelers, at our friend’s restaurant/bar. She made a bet with someone, that if the Broncos won, she would hop up on the bar and “do the Tebow.” Sure enough, we won, and she hopped up on to the bar, and did her thing. After a couple of us took pictures, for posterity’s sake, my sister is still genuflecting. I called her name, and she replied, “What? I’m giving thanks.”

   It made me think of when she and I go out to eat. Upon the arrival of our food, she will mark herself with the sign of the cross, as she gives thanks for the meal before her and the person(s) who prepared it.

   My sister is no different than Tim Tebow, or anyone else, who stops and takes a moment to give thanks – whether that thanks is directed to the Lord, another Higher Power, or someone else. It is all about taking that moment to acknowledge goodness and kindness. There isn’t enough of that in today’s world.