Glen's Blog

I don’t know abut you, but as a sports fan, two things have emerged that have challenged me in my faith. The first one was Albert Pujols, former first baseman for the World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals. His decision, over pride and respect to leave St. Louis to move to Anaheim for $254 million over 10 years left many of us shaking our heads. Not about love of city or what St. Louis did for him when everybody else passed on him 12 years ago…..oh well, so much for loyalty.

The story that has my attention is Tim Tebow. Sports writers ridicule him for his faith and his lack of being a true NFL QB. Who is this person who actually lives what he professes and how dare he do this week after week. I have to believe that our sports world loves him or hates him because he lives what he believes. If he was on the sidelines no one would give him the time of day…but every Sunday, he walks out on the field and so far, seems to come up with the “BIG” play at just the right time.

What has gotten my attention has not been his NFL record, Heisman trophy, or his college career or records he set. What got my attention was an interview with his former college coach Urban Meyer, the new coach for The Ohio State University. When asked what was the best thing about coaching with Tim Tebow, I waited for the 2 national championships, all the wins, watching this unbelievable young man blossom under his tutelage, I mean this is a premier college football coach. His answer was astounding, “the best think about coaching Tim Tebow was the influence he had on my family!” WHAT? His influence? You mean he lived then what he believed like he lives now what he believes? Maybe that is what makes everyone so uncomfortable, his character is true. 

So here is the question…..not…..is he a true QB nor is he really NFL capable…..but…..do I live like this? Do we live in such a manner that people wonder about our faith? Is our influence so astounding that it impacts the people we are part of? I guess the power of our faith matters!