Football, Faith and John 3:16

Most Americans love football and faith. Mixing the two, NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has reinvigorated the debate about public expressions of religion. One of the controversies has been the Denver player’s common practice of writing biblical references—such as John 3:16—on the black marks beneath his eyes. Read More >

http://www.barna.org/culture-articles/558-football-faith-and-john-316

I thought the controversy with Tebow was whether or not he could actually throw a football...

"Whether God helps Tebow throw extra yards, I don't know.

But it's always good to thank God for being able to play a good game.

God can recognize somebody who is close to him," said Rabbi Yoseph Biston, supervisor of North Broward and South Palm Beach counties for Chabad Lubavitch

Read more here:

http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/14/3369891/americas-fascination-with-broncos.html

Gooooooooo Tebow!!

I am not a Football fan, but he is AWESOME!!

Thoughts:

Successful Athletes are:

Disciplined in their Training, Self-controlled, Purposeful, and Follow the rules.
We are all reminded to continually develop and practice these extremely useful habits in our spiritual lives as well.

As athletes, we should remember that we can do everything through Christ who strengthens us.

Instead of worrying or being anxious, we should work hard –
running the race, practicing and training our bodies accordingly; and pray –
putting our hope in God through prayer and actions.

Be encouraged, don’t give up.

Do not fear, God is with us!

We will always find new strength in God.

Finally, let’s remember to give God all the glory
with our athletic and other skills, gifts and talents.

All the best!

Christian Football Player Quotes


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHnKLNoQeEI

Encouraging, Inspirational & Motivational Bible Verses For Athletes

Philippians 4:6
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (NIV)

Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” (NASB)

Isaiah 40:29-31
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (NIV)

Hebrews 12:11-13
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.”

1 Corinthians 9:25-27
“All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.” (NLT)
— These Bible verses are also great for weight training

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” (NIV)

2 Timothy 2:5 -7
“If anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor’s crown unless he competes according to the rules. The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.” (NIV)

1 Timothy 4:8
“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” (NLT)

1 Timothy 4:6-10
“You’ve been raised on the Message of the faith and have followed sound teaching. Now pass on this counsel to the followers of Jesus there, and you’ll be a good servant of Jesus. Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion. Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, please! Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever. You can count on this. Take it to heart. This is why we’ve thrown ourselves into this venture so totally. We’re banking on the living God, Savior of all men and women, especially believers.” (The Message)

Isaiah 40:31
“But those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.” (NIV)

Galatians 5 :13-14
“Ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” (KJV)

Colossians 3:23-24
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” (NIV)

Psalm 105:4
“Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.”

Romans 5 :3-4 “We glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope.” (KJV)

Matthew 5:14-16
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” (NIV)

Isaiah 41:10

“So do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (NIV)

Great Verse For Coaches & Athletes..
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering, forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any; even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Colossians 3 :12 -15

Philippians 3:12-14
“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (NKJV)

1 Corinthians 10:31
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (NIV)

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"I returned, and saw under the sun,

that the race is not to the swift,

nor the battle to the strong,

neither yet bread to the wise,

nor yet riches to men of understanding,

nor yet favour to men of skill;

but time and chance happeneth to them all."

Ecclesiates

WND EXCLUSIVE

Virginia adopts 'Tim Tebow law' for athletes

Creates way for homeschoolers to play on teams


Supporters of a bill dubbed the “Tim Tebow law” have reason to celebrate in Virginia, as H.B. 947 – which would give homeschool students access to public school athletic activities – passed today 59-39 in the Virginia House of Delegates.

The bill sponsored by Virginia Delegate Rob Bell is based on a similar law in Florida that allowed a homeschooled boy to excel in football, move on to win a Heisman Trophy in college and then become a famed NFL quarterback for the Denver Broncos: Tim Tebow


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http://www.wnd.com/2012/02/virginia-adopts-tim-tebow-law-for-athletes/