| | OMGJanuary 10, 2012 - Heather Ziegler O My God -- not just someone's rant but most likely the prayerful words of the much-maligned Tim Tebow, quarterback for the Denver Broncos, after throwing the bomb that ended the Steelers' hopes for another playoff game on Sunday. If you don't know me, let me just say that I am a Steelers fan all the way. Love the black and gold. Cut my teeth on the NFL during the Steel Curtain days and never looked back. Went to the game in Pittsburgh on Christmas Eve and had a magical time. Love them. With that said, why can't anyone just be happy for Tim Tebow? It amazes me how so many people are intimidated? threatened? uncomfortable? with the young man who wears his faith on his sleeve, literally. His comment after the game: "I'm just very thankful for the platform that God has given me, and the opportunity to be a quarterback for the Denver Broncos -- what a great organization." According to AP sportswriter Eddie Pells, "reporting that a player was including the Lord in his postgame analysis has long been thought of as trite and inappropriate, something to skip over when typing in the comments." Is that not playing God? Why not include his comments about faith? I find it refreshing that a young man in the world spotlight has his priorities in place and is not afraid to witness his faith. It's when we continue to take God out of the picture that we fail. Look at our schools, our halls of justice, our government. If I read one more story about someone challenging a Christmas tree in a city building or a nativity scene in a park, I will scream. This Christian give Tebow an "atta boy!" Article Comments(5)true2bunJan-13-12 3:33 PM It was not a "bomb", it was a slant pass and then a 60 yd run sonofsafJan-10-12 11:07 PM Heather, I remember seeing you at the Rams game. I was standing on the bench outside Gate A. I had a sign that said "I WANT A FREE TICKET." And guess what? It worked. Hooray. But I must take issue with your praise of Tim Tebow. I don't mind the notion of him celebrating the lord. In fact, I think he should take it a step further. You know... be more specific. For example, how about saying something like... "I'd like to thank Christ for temporarily absorbing the pain in my separated shoulder. For it was Jesus, that experienced immeasurable suffering. And lo and behold, he strengthened my lunge into the end zone on that sacred quarterback draw. Later, I sang your praises while launching a celestial touchdown. It happened early in overtime as I'm sure you had your reasons for extending this blessed wildcard game. So I ask you... what's wrong with Tebow taking it to the next level? For it was a great man (MC Hammer) that once said, "You've got pray just mernieJan-10-12 11:01 AM Praise God from whom all good things come. God made Tim Tebow. Tim Tebow took what he was given by God, developed it with hard work, shares his talents with his team, and acknowledges his God. There is nothing wrong with that. It wasn't Nike or any other sports logo firm that did the work, it was Tim Tebow. And it is so sad that his faith makes the media uncomfortable and that certain media no it alls who want everyone else to share their discomfort. The world has gone nuts! Good luck, Denver. Next year, Stillers! mernieJan-10-12 11:01 AM Praise God from whom all good things come. God made Tim Tebow. Tim Tebow took what he was given by God, developed it with hard work, shares his talents with his team, and acknowledges his God. There is nothing wrong with that. It wasn't Nike or any other sports logo firm that did the work, it was Tim Tebow. And it is so sad that his faith makes the media uncomfortable and that certain media no it alls who want everyone else to share their discomfort. The world has gone nuts! Good luck, Denver. Next year, Stillers! Post a Comment | |
