This year I have noticed that a few football guys have gotten attention for standing firm in their faith as Christians. One is Tim Tebow who used to play for University of Florida but is now moved on to the pros and UGA head couch Mark Richt. Both of these guys I have admired for how they chose to live out their faith especially in a sport that is centered on anything but that, except for maybe a pray at the beginning of the game.
There have been articles that I have read on both guys and it is always encouraging to me to see stuff like this printed, even it they may get some negative backlash for stating what they believe. It is a good reminder of what we are called to do...to stay strong in are faith and not to waver from that because it may be uncomfortable or not seen as "normal". God's promise to us is that He will never leave or forsake us...and that is just one of the blessing we get for staying strong in faith.
There was an article that has been passed around and when I read it, I thought this is a great explanation as to why Tim Tebow is not ashamed of his faith or giving God the glory every chance he gets. The article was in response to someones comment about how he just needs to tone down the Jesus talk.
Click here to read the article.
You can google articles on Mark Richt and can find in just about any article they will reference his faith and how it the most important thing to him. He just doesn't coach football and try to win games, he his teaching his players how to be leaders, to be honorable and how to live a life that would be pleasing to God.
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