SHEKINAH!!!

HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED "THE SHEKINAH GLORY" OF GOD?
Both Old Testament and New Testament record occasional instances when
Jehovah God "lowered Himself", and came into His creations' lives.

MOSES experienced such an event up on the mountain, when God visited him, having first hidden him in "the cleft of the rock" until God started to
go away, allowing Moses to "see His hindside"!

MOSES'S face "shone with the glory of God" when he descended the mountain with the Ten Commandments which God wrote with His finger,
etching them on stone tablets for time immemorial for the Israelites to
have guidance for their lives, especially to "walk uprightly" before the Lord!

MOVING ON - God chose to "show Himself" to the Israelites as they
traversed the wilderness, with "A CLOUD BY DAY, AND A PILLAR
OF FIRE BY NIGHT"!  God's "chosen" had a constant, 24-hour
reminder of His presence, His blessing, and His guidance throughout
their "wanderings", after their escape from Egypt and Pharaoh!

MY FAVORITE PASSAGE on this topic is recorded in I Kings, chapter 8,
verses 10 & 11:  "And it came to pass, when the priests came out of the
holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the Lord, SO THAT THE PRIESTS COULD NOT CONTINUE MINISTERING BECAUSE OF THE CLOUD; FOR THE GLORY OF THE LORD FILLED THE HOUSE OF
THE LORD."

A SIMILAR HAPPENING TOOK PLACE ON "THE MOUNT OF
TRANSFIGURATION"!  Remember?  Jesus took three of His closest
disciples with him to a hilltop, and after leaving them off a few paces,
He "interfaced" with His Heavenly Father, and two of the Old Testament
"heroes of faith" appeared unto Him there!  The sight was so awe-
inspiring that Peter suggested "building a tabernacle" to each of the three!


SCRIPTURE RECORDS THAT JESUS' FACE "SHONE LIKE THE SUN", AND HIS CLOTHING WAS "AS WHITE AS THE LIGHT",
giving us to believe that God's (and His) GLORY was all over Jesus'
person! 

MY INSPIRATION for writing on this topic came about yesterday
morning as I participated in worship at church.  While much of our
typical worship music is "trendy", fast-paced, and what is generally
considered "charismatic", I was longing for some that was a bit more
reverential and deep.  THIS IS NOT AN INDICTMENT AGAINST
THE MUSIC DIRECTOR'S OR SONGLEADER'S CHOICES - but
rather a heartfelt desire for sensing a more worshipful time, rather than
a "celebratory" atmosphere!

We have at times, sung some of the "old hymns", which generally are
full of doctrine, truth, and Scripture, but some seem to consider those
treatises as "generational".  I BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE DIVINELY-
INSPIRED, and intended to "draw us higher" - and CLOSER!

I PRAY THAT I'M MAKING SENSE, AND MAKING MYSELF
UNDERSTOOD.

Have you ever been in a church service in which the "glory and presence
of God" was so "heavy" and obvious that the congregants and the
leadership were "stopped in their tracks", so to speak, because of the
HOLY AWARENESS OF THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD?

I HAVE.  Many times.  No, I'm not talking about a forced, hypnotic-like
trance in which the saints are transfixed by the power of suggestion, or
anything the like, but rather, THE HEARTFELT AND SOULFELT
manifestation of God, desiring to make Himself not only "felt", but
KNOWN to all in the gathering in the sanctuary!!!

WORDS FALL SO SHORT OF DESCRIBING THESE RARE, BUT
SPECIAL "DIVINE" OCCASIONS.

Suffice to say that, THE OVERWHELMING "CLOUD" OR "FIRE"
OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD moves all in the meeting to either
REPENT, BE HEALED, INCREASE IN FAITH, HUMBLE THEMSELVES, OR MARVEL AT THE MAJESTY OF JEHOVAH!!
Some stand and raise their hands in worship and surrender!  Others fall
to their knees in reverence and submission!  Some cry.  Others shout.
Still others pray.  Some have even "danced"!  THE RESPONSE TO
GOD'S PRESENCE is not to be judged, but rather ENJOYED AND
UTILIZED - FOR HIS PURPOSES!!

I have sat in such meetings/services, and been led by the Holy Spirit,
in a position of leadership, to allow "the flow" of The Spirit, setting
aside all of the best-intentioned plans for that time of worship and
preaching/teaching.  IT'S "HEAVEN COME DOWN"!!

FANATICAL?  IMPOSSIBLE?  IRRELEVANT?  FANTASY?

Only to those who have not "been there".  No, I'm not saying in the
least that the participants in such worship experiences are necessarily
"more holy" or "more spiritual", just that WHEN GOD DEEMS TO
MAKE HIMSELF AND HIS PRESENCE KNOWN in such a manner,
there's nothing like it on earth!! 

IT'S A "TASTE OF HEAVEN" which all of us who are "blood-bought"
and "Spirit-filled" are looking forward to when we "get home"!!  AND
WHAT'S EVEN BETTER - IT WILL BE THAT WAY ALL THE TIME
AS WE REVEL IN HIS GLORY FOR ETERNITY, while enjoying our
"reward", which Jesus paid for on Calvary!!!

For a "spiritual leader" to CONTRIVE such an experience, would be,
I believe, wrong, and maybe even sinful!  BUT, when God chooses to
VISIT HIS PEOPLE, we best "be in the spirit" and ALLOW HIM TO
MOVE AND SHOW HIMSELF STRONG!!   

A HEART FULL OF EMOTION FOR MY SON'S WEDDING!

Congratulations, Son, upon your pending nuptials a week from today!  It's an exciting time for you, I know, but it's also a very exciting time for me!

We've been through a lot together, travelling as we have down life's road
from Menasha to Roseville, to Canonsburg, to Slovan.  While much of it
has been a wonderful experience, we've had our "bumps in the road" as well.

The early years were blessed with your mother's presence, a young lady
who loved her children almost as much as she loved her Saviour!  Her
positive influence in your life is obvious, as she taught you and your
sister so much while I was out of the home working.  Thank God for
her and for the precious memories we have of her!

Some of my fondest memories included teaching you to play sports,
tennis and basketball, in particular.  While I was never an accomplished
athlete, I thoroughly enjoyed watching you play soccer, basketball, and
then baseball through your junior high and high school years.  That
State Championship soccer year was thrilling and chilling!  Yes, we
covered a lot of miles going to games and tournaments, but I would do
it all over again for the pride and excitement of watching you participate.

Losing your Mom to Heaven was a shock to the three of us, and needless
to say, our lives took a "sharp turn".  While I needed God's help to be both
mother and father, I trust that my mentorship and friendship meant some-
thing to you both, and that it still does.  Things weren't always "rosy", but
we made the most of it, and LOOK AT YOU NOW!

I am so grateful that you pursued your education and graduated from
Messiah College with multiple degrees, especially since the school is one
of the more prestigious institutions of higher learning in the country.  No
doubt you had your struggles and questioned your choice at times, but
LOOK AT YOU NOW!  Working toward your Master's degree from
Temple University!  WOW!  You cannot know how utterly humbled,
proud, and thankful I am for your dedication and industriousness!!

ENTER THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE!  We both prayed for "God's choice"
for your life's mate, and now here she is!  I believe that she is perfect for
you, as you are for her!  Not even one of those "dating websites" could
have matched you two any more ideally than our Lord did!

Forgive me if "I'm not myself" next Saturday, as I'll probably be in tears
throughout the entire ceremony and afterward.  Can't help it.  I'm tearful
already, just typing this letter to you.  Knowing "the road you've been
down", and how you persisted in being successful, spiritually as well
as all other ways, I can't stop the emotions from welling up inside me.

I will always be your Father and Friend!  Counsel, prayers, camaraderie,
and anything else that I can provide will always be available.  I'm as
close as a phone call, and can be closer if you need me to be!

LOOK AT YOU NOW!  I couldn't be prouder!  I couldn't be happier
for you!  With your "faithmate" and "soulmate" at your side for the
rest of your lives, "nothing is impossible with Christ" as the head of
your household and marriage!  Be sure to keep Jesus as Lord of your
heart and life, and the "keystone" of your relationship with each other.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!  It will be my joy and pleasure to hear you
two exchanging your vows next Saturday, promising your "alls" to each
other for "life and eternity"! 

Thanks for being the person that you are.  I couldn't want a better son
to know and watch grow in every way, as you have.  I am blessed that
you are in my life, not just as an offspring, but as a friend.

LOOK AT YOU NOW!!  God bless you both in your new life together.
 

CHRISTMAS - IS IT ALL ABOUT THE GIFTS?

YOU'D HAVE TO LIVE UNDER A ROCK OR IN A CAVE NOT TO KNOW THAT THIS IS THE SEASON OF "RETAILERS' DREAMS"!!

FULL-PAGE NEWSPAPER ADS, FULL-COLORED INSERTS, RADIO AND TV BLARING "SONGS OF THE SEASON" AS EARLY AS THANKSGIVING - ALL INTENDED TO HELP YOU PART WITH YOUR MONEY, IN THE GUISE OF "MAKING OTHERS HAPPY"!

"WHY" DO WE SO INDULGE OURSELVES IN THIS HURRY AND SCURRY FRANTIC PACE TO SHOP, FIND THE BEST DEALS, GET THE "BLACK FRIDAY BARGAINS",  ALL IN THE GUISE OF "LETTING PEOPLE KNOW HOW MUCH WE LOVE THEM"?

HUH?  THE MORE YOU SPEND THE MORE YOU LOVE SOMEONE?

THINK ABOUT IT.  THERE ARE 364 OR 365 OTHER DAYS OF THE YEAR TO EXPRESS OUR TRUE FEELINGS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AND DO WE "GIFT THEM LAVISHLY" ON THOSE DAYS?

WHY, THEN, AT CHRISTMAS?

IS IT AN EXERCISE OF OUR "FAITH"?
IS IT HOW WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE FOR BLESSINGS?
IS IT BECAUSE IF WE GIVE - WE'LL ALSO GET?

MORE AND MORE IN OUR WORLD, AND ESPECIALLY IN AMERICA'S ECONOMY, THERE IS LESS AND LESS "DISPOSABLE INCOME" TO BE DOLING OUT FOR PRESENTS, AS YOU PROBABLY WELL KNOW.  THEN WHY DO WE DO WHAT WE DO?

SADLY, SOME OF US WILL GO FURTHER INTO DEBT TO SHOW OUR FEELINGS FOR OTHERS.  IS THAT SMART?  IS THAT HOW WE SHOULD BE EXPRESSING OUR LOVE, GRATITUDE, OR APPRECIATION?

THE POST-CHRISTMAS BLUES IS A MALADY THAT NONE OF US REALLY WANT, BUT IF WE ALLOW OURSELVES TO GET CARRIED AWAY BY THE PRESSURES OF RETAILERS' ADS, THE EXPECTATIONS OF FAMILY MEMBERS, OR WANTING TO IMPRESS COWORKERS OR FRIENDS - THEN WE'RE MISSING THE MARK!!

IT'S LIKE A "PLANNED CONTAGION"! 

PERSONALLY, THERE IS NOTHING THAT I WANT OR NEED AS A GIFT AT CHRISTMAS - OR ANY OTHER TIME!  I HAVE MORE THAN ENOUGH TIES AND SHIRTS.  I'VE GOT PLENTY OF SOCKS AND UNDERWEAR.  AND IF I NEED ANY OF THOSE THINGS, I'LL PICK THEM UP WHEN I DO.

AFTER SHAVE?  GOT IT.  DEODORANT?  GOT IT.  HATS AND GLOVES AND SCARFS?  IN GOOD SUPPLY.  CANDY, COOKIES, OTHER SWEETS?  ALWAYS GOT MY STASH.

MY POINT HERE IS THIS - LITTLE TOKENS OF LOVE OR "LIKE" ARE FINE, BUT WE DON'T NEED TO GO OVERBOARD - FOR ANYBODY, UNLESS WE'RE TRYING TO WIN THEIR AFFECTION, THEN WE'RE SETTING A DANGEROUS PRECEDENT!

MY SUGGESTION:  LIMIT GIFT-GIVING TO CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN, ETC.  SOME FAMILIES HAVE GOTTEN SO LARGE THAT THEY DO A "NAME-EXCHANGE", TO PREVENT FEELING THAT EVERYBODY HAS TO BUY SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY ELSE.  WHEW!  EXPENSIVE!  AND UNNECESSARY.

NOW, IF THE "RIGHT" OR "WRONG" PEOPLE READ THIS, I'LL PROBABLY GET "ZERO, ZILCH, NADA" FOR CHRISTMAS!?  THAT WOULD BE FINE, REALLY!  I'LL SETTLE FOR PHONE CALLS, VISITS, HAVING THE CHILDREN IN FOR DINNER, MAYBE EVEN A CARD THAT SAYS "THINKING OF YOU".

LET'S REMEMBER WHAT THE TRUE SPIRIT OF THIS HOLIDAY REALLY IS - "IT'S JESUS' BIRTHDAY"!!  "FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD (YOU AND ME) THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY SON"!!

WE CAN'T MATCH OUR CREATOR'S LARGESS, AND WE SHOULDN'T EVEN TRY TO.  LET'S SETTLE OUR EXPECTATIONS AND EXPRESSIONS TO SMALLER TOKENS OF "HIS LOVE" AND OUR LOVE. 

THEN CHRISTMAS WILL BE WHAT IT WAS MEANT TO BE - "A CELEBRATION OF THE GIFT THAT GOD GAVE EACH OF US" - SALVATION THROUGH HIS PRECIOUS SON, JESUS CHRIST!!     

OUR NEW CHURCH FRIEND, MISS MARGARET!

For a few weeks now, my wife and I have enjoyed eating brunch in the church cafeteria, after service on Sunday mornings.  They have a delicious assortment of items on the buffet, with eggs, potatoes, grits, sausages, bacon, and sausage gravy over biscuits, as well as croissant sandwiches made-to-order!  And the prices are "unreasonably" reasonable!!

A few weeks back we sat at a table where a lovely "young" lady was
sitting alone, and introduced ourselves to each other, beginning a friendly
conversation and developing a friendship with "Miss Margaret"!

Miss Margaret has 6 children scattered about the country, but she manages
to take the bus to church every Sunday, and back, enjoying not only the
services, but the fellowship and - THE FOOD!  As we all have been doing.

Having spent numerous brunches enjoying each other's company, Miss Margaret and we have kinda "adopted each other" - looking to see if each
other is present, and making a beeline to enjoy our meals together.

In my wife's words, Miss Margaret "is a 'hoot'"!  AND SHE IS!
I'm not sure yet if she has appointed herself as my "humbling angel", or "guardian angel", or "adopted son", but she sure does enjoy "putting me
through my paces while we're conversing!  WHEW!  My Mrs. laughed
so hard today, and had such a good time with Miss Margaret's and my
"tete-a-tete" that she almost was tearful!  IT WAS HILARIOUS!  Even
though most of it was at my expense.  Sigh.

So from now on, our Sunday highlights will include going to service, visiting with friends we know, then heading downstairs to "fellowship" and "fence" with Miss Margaret!!

Oh yes, I must add, that Miss Margaret is "so full of the joy of the Lord",
that she is always in a "divine mood"!  So pleasant, and happy, and
fun to be around.  Hope I don't be naughty and upset her - don't know if
I could find another "friend" like her!    

"QUIET TIME"

This is a term that I believe most parents and
youngsters are quite familiar with.  Remember?

When a child would get out of hand, or just get
into the way, then Mom or Dad would prescribe
"quiet time".

Why?  What purpose did "quiet time" serve?
First of all it GAVE THE PARENT(S) "quiet time"
to be free of noise, boisterousness, misbehaviour,
and just having a break from constant parenting.

Secondly, it gave the youngster (you?) time to
"think" about what he/she did to be put out of
circulation for a while.

Thirdly, it gave the child time to plan the next
"move" of either obedience or disobedience!

Fourthly, "quiet time" ideally had the purpose
of having the offender resolve NOT TO ENGAGE
in "the offense" again - at least not any time soon.

There may well be other "redeeming values" to
"quiet time", but these will suffice for today's
purpose(s).

HOW NOISE-FREE AND COMMOTION-FREE
is your life?  Too much to do?  Always cleaning,
shopping, catching up on the phone, working,
playing chauffeur, being referee, packing lunches,
preparing meals, attending meetings and church,
business conventions, sales conferences, etc.?

YOU NEED A "QUIET TIME"!!

It's not for just the "disobedient" anymore.  Ha-Ha.
Quiet time is GOOD FOR THE SOUL!
Quiet time is GOOD FOR THE MIND!
Quiet time is GOOD FOR THE BODY!
Quiet time benefits your employer, spouse, friends,
and the whole family unit you're a part of!

I'm not necessarily endorsing Yoga, or TM, or
practices like them, as I'm sure they have some
benefit for the participants.

What I am suggesting is that WE TOO OFTEN
GET TOO BUSY THAT WE NEGLECT OUR
"QUIET TIME" WITH OUR LORD!!

That doesn't mean that you must "pray", or
"read your Bible", or cite Scripture, or even
hum or whistle or sing hymns or choruses.
The Bible says "BE STILL AND KNOW THAT
I AM GOD"!  

When you were "dating", or now if you're "dating",
weren't some of the best times when you just
SAT STILL AND ENJOYED EACH OTHER'S
PRESENCE?!  No words were needed, right? 

SO IT IS WITH GOD!
He said that He would "keep him in PERFECT PEACE,
whose mind is STAYED (fixed/set) on Him"!!

Too busy?  Too committed?  Too many memberships?
Too many obligations, whether real or imposed upon
yourself?  Busy simply for the purpose of being busy?

TAKE "QUIET TIME", my friend, as often as you
can, whether you feel the need for it or not, but
ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU FEEL LIFE AND
THE WORLD CLOSING IN ON YOU!!

It's good to sing positive/constructive tunes.
It's good to meditate on Bible verses.
It's good to think about God's goodness.
It's good to "count your blessings".
It's good to "soak" in the Holy Spirit.
It's good to relax by repeating the name "Jesus"!
It's good to recount His many names and
     their meanings/ministries to your soul.
BASK IN HIS HOLY PRESENCE!
IMAGINE YOURSELF BEFORE HIS THRONE!!

BUT SOMETIMES IT'S VERY GOOD TO
JUST "BE STILL", AND HAVE "QUIET TIME"!
It'll "recharge your battery", whether for being
a good parent, a good employee or employer,
for serving your community or church, for
teaching, preaching, or witnessing for your Saviour!
ETC., ETC., ETC.

QUIET TIME has recuperative, restoring qualities,
for every part of your being!

"Go to your corner", Friend, and shut the world
out behind you.  Think about the events in your
life for the last 24 hours.  Think how God has
been there for you.  Think about how you maybe
"missed Him" by not allowing yourself to be
conscious of His nearness.  TAKE HIM INTO
YOUR PRIVATE "CORNER" WITH YOU!!

THE BIBLE OR THE KORAN (QURAN) - CHRISTIANITY OR ISLAM?

With all of the rhetoric and news lately about
"religions", and "Which religion is right?", I
feel it's time to compare the teachings of the
sacred books of 2 of the major schools of thought
as far as ideology and faith is concerned.

THE CHOICE IS YOURS.  Compare some of
the major tenets of Christianity and Islam, and
DECIDE FOR YOURSELF which you prefer
to believe and follow in your lifestyle. 

THE DIFFERENCES ARE STARK, to put it
mildly, but you have to know which is best
for you.  The choice is obvious to me, but
here are some of the comparisons:

THE BIBLE teaches us to LOVE everybody.
THE KORAN teaches HATE.

THE BIBLE tells us to FORGIVE.
THE KORAN preaches REVENGE.

THE BIBLE says to PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES.
THE KORAN says it's okay to KILL THOSE WHO
       DISAGREE WITH YOU.

THE BIBLE puts a HIGH VALUE ON LIFE.
THE KORAN believes that DEATH IS VIRTUOUS.

THE BIBLE says that JESUS CHRIST IS GOD/LORD.
THE KORAN follows the lifestyle of Mohammed.

THE BIBLE tells us to HONOR LITTLE CHILDREN.
THE KORAN puts NO VALUE ON THEIR DIGNITY.

THE BIBLE provides GRACE AND FORGIVENESS
     FOR ALL SINNERS.
THE KORAN says to HANG HOMOSEXUALS.

THE BIBLE commands that WE DO NOT STEAL.
THE KORAN teaches that EVERYBODY'S PROPERTY
     IS ISLAM'S.

THE BIBLE says WE SHALL NOT KILL.
THE KORAN permits BEHEADINGS & HANGINGS.

THE BIBLE records that JEHOVAH/YAHWEH IS GOD.
THE KORAN talks about "ALLAH".

THE BIBLE says we ought to RAISE CHILDREN IN GOD'S WAYS.
THE KORAN allows its adherents to MARRY & ABUSE CHILDREN.

THE BIBLE allows us to HAVE ONLY ONE HUSBAND/WIFE.
THE KORAN tells its followers POLYGAMY IS OKAY.

THE BIBLE (and our U.S. Constitution) says that ALL OF
     HUMANITY IS "CREATED EQUAL".
THE KORAN teaches the DIMINISHING OF WOMEN.

THE BIBLE states that we should RESPECT GOVERNMENT.
THE KORAN says it's OKAY TO SUBVERT GOVERNMENTS.

THE BIBLE teaches us to HAVE THE PEACE OF GOD, AND
     TO BE AT PEACE WITH ALL MEN.
THE KORAN's followers ENGAGE IN HATRED, WARFARE, ETC.

THE CHOICE IS YOURS.  WHICH SOUNDS LIKE THE
"RIGHT LIFESTYLE" AND FAITH FOR YOU?

There will probably be at least 1 more treatise on this
subject, but I want to get you to thinking and comparing.
As I stated earlier, the choice, to me, is obvious.

GOD BLESS YOU.     

ON PUBLIC DISPLAYS AND MENTIONS OF ONE'S FAITH

THE IDIOT & LIBERAL-LACED MEDIA ARE HAVING
A CONNIPTION!  THEY ARE AFFRONTED BY THE
"BLATANT" REFERENCES TO FAITH AS ANNOUNCED
BY PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES IN PARTICULAR.  HUMPH.

CINDY AND I ARE GRATIFIED WHEN WE HEAR AN
AFTER-GAME INTERVIEWEE GIVE CREDIT TO GOD OR
JESUS CHRIST FOR THEIR PERFORMANCE(S) OR VICTORIES!

THE LATEST "TARGET" OF CRITICISM, OF COURSE, IS
DENVER BRONCO'S QUARTERBACK, TIM TEBOW.  IT'S
BEEN LONG-KNOWN THAT TEBOW IS A CHRISTIAN,
OF THE "BORN-AGAIN" TYPE, AND THAT HE HAS BEEN
VERY ACTIVE IN HIS CHURCH, WITH MISSIONS WORK,
AND SHARING OF HIS TESTIMONY TO GOD'S GRACE.

IT WAS ONE THING FOR TIM TO GIVE LAUDS TO HIS
CREATOR OR SAVIOUR AFTER HIS COLLEGE GAMES,
AFTER ALL, THERE WAS A "LIMITED" AUDIENCE.
BUT NOW THAT HE'S A PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLER,
WITH POSSIBLY MILLIONS WATCHING THE GAMES AND
THE ENSUING INTERVIEWS, THE "LAMESTREAM" OF
SPORTS ANNOUNCERS ARE BRISTLING AT HIS OVERT
DISPLAY AND MENTION OF HIS "RELIGION".

TOUGH!!  YOU WORLDLINGS ARE NEVER INTIMIDATED
WHEN CONVERSING ABOUT YOUR CAR, YOUR GOLF GAME,
YOUR FAMILY, YOUR JOB, YOUR SPOUSE, OR ANY OF
A NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES OR POSSESSIONS.  WHAT,
WERE YOU HATCHED FROM AN EGG, AND RAISED IN
THE "OUTBACK"?

WHAT'S IMPORTANT TO YOU, SPORTS FAN?
WHAT SUBJECTS OCCUPY YOUR CONVERSATIONS?
TO WHOM DO YOU GIVE CREDIT FOR YOUR SUCCESSES,
OR BLAME FOR YOUR FAILURES?

ARE YOU "RELIGIOUS" AT ALL?
HAVE YOU EVER OR NEVER ATTENDED CHURCH?
DO YOU PRAY?  TO WHOM?  ABOUT WHAT?

ARE YOU OFFENDED BY TEBOW'S AND OTHERS'
PROCLAMATIONS OF FAITH, CONVERSION, AND
EXPERIENCES IN THEIR CHRISTIAN WALKS?  WHY?

MAYBE YOU SHOULD LOOK INTO WHAT TIM HAS
THAT HAS MADE HIM THE ICON THAT HE WAS IN
COLLEGE, IN LIFE, AND NOW AS A PRO!

MY PRAYER IS THAT MORE PEOPLE, OF ALL WALKS
OF LIFE, INCLUDING SPORTS, WILL UNASHAMEDLY
LIVE OUT THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH JESUS!  A
BOWED HEAD, A VOCAL PRAYER, A FINGER POINTED
HEAVENWARD, AND A QUIET, HUMBLE SPIRIT ARE
ELEMENTS THAT MORE PEOPLE, WHETHER IN OR
OUT OF THE PUBLIC EYE, NEED TO DISPLAY AS
TESTIMONY TO THE SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST, AND
TO THE FATHER/CREATOR WHO GIVES US ALL THE
ABILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE SUCCESSFUL,
WHATEVER OUR PURSUIT OR PATHWAY IN LIFE!

P.S. - TIM IS A WINNER!  HIS 7 WINS WITH ONLY 1
LOSS THIS SEASON PROVES THAT!  BUT, TIM'S A
WINNER, ALSO, IN LIFE, THANKS LARGELY TO HIS
(AND MY) REDEEMER/SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST!