From 'boo' to 'yea' 

     In January 2007 my undefeated Buckeyes played Florida for the national championship. OSU scored first, but the speedy player who scored was injured by celebrating teammates. Florida, with sophomore quarterback Tim Tebow, dominated the rest of the game, winning 41-14. So, I didn't like Tebow one bit. 

     Years later, we learned of his life and faith, and I reversed my attitude. Tim and his wife now run an organization that helps troubled, high risk children.  

     This Spring, Tebow co-hosted the National Day of Prayer broadcast. 

     "Our God is so great," he said. "He loves us so much and He cares for us. He asks us not only to bring our excitement and dreams to Him, but also our burdens. We get to show up in prayer, not only with our joy but with our worries and anxieties."

     "Prayer can bring peace to any situation," Tebow said, pointing to John 16:33. I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.

     "Watching my parents' prayer life was so encouraging and convicting for me," Tebow said. "My mom taught me how to give things to the Lord. I learned how to praise Him in disappointments. Going to Him not only after wins but also after losses helped me handle disappointments, defeats and rejection. I am continually reminded that I am connected to the source of life." 

Note: We were already living in Florida in 2007, and I don't remember Tebow having losses, disappointments, defeats and rejection. 😏 Okay, he lost maybe two games. His team won two national championships. He won the Heisman Trophy, set records and is in the hall of fame. Goggle him.     Jimmy