tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post2134855805875988276..comments2024-01-04T15:56:19.156-05:00Comments on Commandments of Men: This Tebow Stuff, I Tell YaLewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05596138376570543467noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-24893153461973621222012-02-16T04:09:30.570-05:002012-02-16T04:09:30.570-05:00"Yes, I understand that Matt. 6:5-6 warns us ...<em>"Yes, I understand that Matt. 6:5-6 warns us to not seek attention when we pray. This is referring to those, who like the Pharisees, are white-washed tombs, who pray publicly to show the world just how holy they are. However, what Jesus was talking about was less a physical action (praying in public) than a condition of the heart (praying to receive glory, instead of praying for His glory). In clear illustration of that point, the New (and Old) Testament is full of overt displays of faith, which, far from being condemned, are commended."</em><br /><br />I think that's what a lot of Christianity WANTS the passage to say in light of Tebows prayers, but that isn't what it says. If it were, Christ would've went into an explanation, such as your own, rather than into "but when YOU pray, don't do that, but go someplace private."<br /><br />The OT <b>IS</b> full of public rituals of faith, but that's because the old covenant was ritualistic, requiring the actions of priests, prophets, et cetera. Other than Pentecost, which isn't a simple matter - or even a prayer matter, there are no mentions of public spectacles of prayer in the NT, aside from what Christ taught, because faith became personal.<br /><br />I don't dislike Tebow, but I do dislike how he flaunts his faith rather than just living it. If we'd just live it, faithfully, peacefully, without fest or fanfare, we wouldn't need to intentionally make ourselves a billboard. As much as anything, THAT's what Jesus was teaching in Matthew 6.<br /><br /><em>"He doesn't ask for the attention that his faith generates, but neither does he apologize for it... nor should he (Luke 9:26). Tebow knows that he will always receive flak and criticism for his public nature of his faith, but that doesn't stop him."</em><br /><br />Both sentences there can't be true.<br /><br /><em>"And if you think that the ridiculing of his faith and pious nature are loud now, just see what it will be like if he is not as successful on the football field (winning always brings support, and losing always losses it); he could become the next Sarah Palin... and he knows it. "</em><br /><br />Once the Tebow novelty as a QB wears off (which will be soon - he's not a great QB), he'll be quickly forgotten. The only things keeping Tebow's faith in the public eye NOW are Tebow himself and the evangelical community. No one in the media, in sport, or in the political world has set out to make Tebow a target. If anything, they've all been overwhelmingly gracious, despite having Christianity slung in their faces, whether they want it or not. Most people, including me, admire Tebow as a competitor - but they won't be offended if he brings the Christianity down a notch or two. Like Jake Plummer said, "We know you love Jesus. Now...shut up about it and play football."Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596138376570543467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-55357864388907581042012-02-16T03:21:40.541-05:002012-02-16T03:21:40.541-05:00Quite honestly, I find Tebow to be refreshing.
Ye...Quite honestly, I find Tebow to be refreshing.<br /><br />Yes, I understand that Matt. 6:5-6 warns us to not seek attention when we pray. This is referring to those, who like the Pharisees, are white-washed tombs, who pray publicly to show the world just how holy they are. However, what Jesus was talking about was less a physical action (praying in public) than a condition of the heart (praying to receive glory, instead of praying for His glory). In clear illustration of that point, the New (and Old) Testament is full of overt displays of faith, which, far from being condemned, are commended. <br /><br />Everything I have heard about Tim Tebow suggests that he is 100% sincere in his devotions. The guy grew up a missionaries kid, spends much of his time helping those less fortunate, and displays pretty much every fruit of the spirit. And trust me when I say I was not predisposed to liking him- I'm a fervent Buckeye fan who has bitter memories of Tebow's team demolishing us in the National Championship. Compound that with the saturating coverage of him by the media, I was more inclined to hate his guts than anything else. But the more I heard about him, the more I realized that he is simply a guy living out his walk with Christ in the purist way that he knows how. He doesn't ask for the attention that his faith generates, but neither does he apologize for it... nor should he (Luke 9:26). Tebow knows that he will always receive flak and criticism for his public nature of his faith, but that doesn't stop him. And if you think that the ridiculing of his faith and pious nature are loud now, just see what it will be like if he is not as successful on the football field (winning always brings support, and losing always losses it); he could become the next Sarah Palin... and he knows it. <br /><br />Yet, I think he truly believes what he says, namely, that while he loves football, at the end of the day it's just a game, that what truly matters is lives and souls. With that perspective, it's easy to see why he doesn't hide that part of his life away. We are to be followers and children of Christ, first and foremost, and our actions should reflect that. As for Tebow, he is not stupid. He realizes that, given his position, both an enormous opportunity is presented to him and an enormous burden is placed upon him. Any mistake that he makes will be used be his countless detractors to point out the flaws and inanity of Christianity. Yet, at the same time, God has seen fit to give him a platform from which is his genuine example has the ability to touch souls. There are many ways to sow a field, and this, apparently, is Tebow's.Weave77noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-48127964230810353002012-01-30T16:35:20.521-05:002012-01-30T16:35:20.521-05:00So glad to find others who share my concerns regar...So glad to find others who share my concerns regarding Tebow! I work with all either non-christians who could care less either way, or anti-christians who have their own reasons for despising Christianity. I see how they react to his expressions and I actually feel embarassed to be connected with him if in name only! They see his displays as one more reason to condemn christianity and cringe at the way he almost seems to mock his own religion...actually, that's part of the problem - he's displying a religion in the ways the Pharisees did rather then his faith, and it's so in-your-face it even turns off those who normally couldn't care either way about christianity. I think it's really made a mockery out of it. With that said, there's a part of me that thinks of when Paul wrote in one of his letters about even in bad motives being thankful the gospels being preached, but I just wonder how many more are turned off by Christianity because of the poor presentation!<br />-kristaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-30992729105982872972012-01-18T09:09:49.926-05:002012-01-18T09:09:49.926-05:00I've never said he was a bad guy. I just think...I've never said he was a bad guy. I just think he's misguided. Personally, I wouldn't want it broadcast that I was doing these things - because just like this article does, it makes Tebow the focus.<br /><br />Dale Earnhardt did as much or more for other people as any person ever in pro sport. He once drove by a church involved in some sort of building project or another, stopped in, asked the pastor how much it was costing, and wrote a check for the full amount on the spot - before telling the pastor "I'd better not hear my name associated with it". Lots of stories like this emerged <em>after his death</em>, because for every generous thing he did, he asked the beneficiaries to tell no one about his involvement. Stories were never written about it, and he didn't fit the profile of evangelical Christianity, nor was he a homeschooler, so neither claimed him as their cultural champion.<br /><br />Tebow's not a bad guy. He's probably a very decent kid. But I have to wonder if he's largely going through the dutiful mechanisms of his upbringing - doing these things because he's <em>supposed</em> to. What we end up with are stories, like this one, which bring much attention to Tebow, but not to Jesus Christ. Look at the title of the article itself, and the snippet that shows within the link posted.<br /><br />I'm all for people being helped by whomever and by whatever means, but let's not crown him King.Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596138376570543467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-16109926039896900142012-01-18T08:51:21.028-05:002012-01-18T08:51:21.028-05:00http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/7455943/believi...http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/7455943/believing-tim-tebowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-58182571632320603822012-01-16T10:05:37.935-05:002012-01-16T10:05:37.935-05:00Anon, I have been informed by quite a few Tebow fa...Anon, I have been informed by quite a few Tebow fans that I am taking Matthew 6 out of context and that I never will grasp God's Word unless I have his Spirit (apparently I obviously lack the Spirit's presence...). I'm pretty sure Lewis is quite familiar with the Bible and its context, and as for most of his readers, I can speak for us - considering our former hyper evangelical backgrounds, we know the Bible backwards and forwards. I, myself, said the Sinner’s Prayer at the age of three, and, since our mother homeschooled us, we read the Bible every day and had Bible studies every week. My stepfather led us in morning meetings where we read the Bible, and we had Bible studies conducted by him the evenings we were not at church. We had weekly testimony and prayer nights. All this beside my own daily devotions because I was a good Christian girl.<br /><br />Additionally, I went to a Christian college and took classes in the Old and New Testament. We took Doctrine classes and Christian living classes and attended chapel three times a week and did hall Bible studies and prayer nights and went to church. Anyone who says that I and most of the other readers don’t know the Bible because of our current beliefs is a bit naive, don’t you think? You really think that all of us here don’t know the Gospel? Dude, we are the ones who know it best! Isn’t it a mite arrogant to tell us that WE have Matthew 6 wrong, that we don’t know the context?Rebecca Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03935383254039552080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-21758786401527980472012-01-14T14:17:25.113-05:002012-01-14T14:17:25.113-05:00This is some amazing stuff tebow takes our time an...This is some amazing stuff tebow takes our time and grasps our minds . Just saying if God got the glory we would be talking of him. Niether do i agree totally with Lewis or could i with tebow, Lewis does offer a view for you look at so look and research prove wrong if you can. The media loves this stuff thats why its on every channel, they dont say a word about players been tebowing or praying for yrs or that many thank Jesus on regular basis but its all part of the new age of religion where noone stands for anything and its ok to just do as you please and God accepts all but that is not the truth i hope take sommethings to heart and not be koolaid drinkers look were it has got usAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-68159236159225828112012-01-14T10:46:43.519-05:002012-01-14T10:46:43.519-05:00This might be helpful, especially about 2/3 of the...This might be helpful, especially about 2/3 of the way down...<br /><br />http://thecommandmentsofmen.blogspot.com/2011/05/new-readers-guide-to-commandments-of.html<br /><br />If you understood the sarcasm, you should've understood the point of it.Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596138376570543467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-13437191715435187782012-01-14T10:34:58.819-05:002012-01-14T10:34:58.819-05:00Your tactics make you the less credible one. I am...Your tactics make you the less credible one. I am trying to present my side; you are being sarcastic and angry. God is responsible because it is He who gave Tim Tebow his abilities. So, thank God, period! Whether people choose to acknowledge God or not, it all comes from Him, but we decide whether or not to make use of what He gives us. And, yes, in answer to your question, though you didn't answer mine, I read much about Tim Tebow and about those like and dislike him. For now there is still freedom of religion and freedom of speech in America, and Tim Tebow is exercising both. This may be your blog, but don't put it out there and invite comment if you cannot truly engage in conversation with people you don't agree with. That is not credible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-69253586071995732112012-01-14T10:07:43.342-05:002012-01-14T10:07:43.342-05:00Oh my.
Have you actually read what any of this st...Oh my.<br /><br />Have you actually <b>read</b> what any of this stuff? Seriously? Are you <b>trying</b> to make yourself less credible to me?<br /><br />And btw - thank God for what? He says God isn't responsible for any of it...so thank God for what?Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596138376570543467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-13609615292335834602012-01-14T10:00:22.890-05:002012-01-14T10:00:22.890-05:00How is it woeful?? Actually, all scripture, since...How is it woeful?? Actually, all scripture, since it was God breathed, has everything to do with everything in the Bible. It is God's Word to us. Explain what you mean by "have I heard about Tebow-mania" or Tebowing". If I understand you, I just believe that if he wants to thank God, there's nothing wrong. Would you be just as much if a player decided to shoot the finger when he made a touchdown, or yelled a string of profanities? Would that be ok because it's not religious? If he bowed to Allah, no one would say anything out of political correctness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-52691188135352485362012-01-14T09:55:59.172-05:002012-01-14T09:55:59.172-05:00It isn't like it'd be a difficult thing fo...It isn't like it'd be a difficult thing for Tebow to speak out against. But...<br /><br />*crickets*Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596138376570543467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-68893290756273012962012-01-14T09:53:23.986-05:002012-01-14T09:53:23.986-05:00I guess that makes me pretty wise, given that I...I guess that makes me pretty wise, given that I've read Mark more times than I can count.<br /><br />That's a <em>woefully</em> irresponsible comparison of scripture, what with one having absolutely nothing to do with the other.<br /><br /><br />It's funny how, until Tebow became the evangelical champion, Matthew 6:5-6 was always pretty cut and dried, what with Jesus twice saying "When you pray". Now, all the sudden, it's being turned every which way until it has a knot in its tail. I'm pretty sure its not parable, allegory, or anything of the sort. It says "When you pray, don't pray like them. When you pray, pray like this."<br /><br /><em>"Using Matthew 6:5-6 applies to those who would pray only to bring attention to themselves."</em><br /><br />Have you heard of this thing called "Tebow-mania"? How about "Tebowing"? Just curious.Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596138376570543467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-58614219380320147442012-01-14T09:35:08.230-05:002012-01-14T09:35:08.230-05:00People who don't understand the Gospel like to...People who don't understand the Gospel like to use verses out of context to support their own chosen opinion. Using Matthew 6:5-6 applies to those who would pray only to bring attention to themselves. Tim Tebow is recognizing the blessings of God. You would be wise to read Mark 8:38:<br />"If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.”Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-86913436546648642512012-01-13T13:55:49.121-05:002012-01-13T13:55:49.121-05:00Hey Lewis! Sorry my blogger isn't working. Su...Hey Lewis! Sorry my blogger isn't working. Suppose Tebow's team makes it to the Super Bowl and....wins? Gasps o the HORROR! I just want to see if people will say it's a MIRACLE or God's WILL. But I have to admit...316 is pretty creepy to me. Just saying :)<br /><br /><br />Angie,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-4391184607751876292012-01-13T12:54:40.098-05:002012-01-13T12:54:40.098-05:00A couple of things...
My mother pointed out somet...A couple of things...<br /><br />My mother pointed out something interesting about Tebow yesterday: John 3:16 is one of the first Bible verses that children memorize and is often cited by them as their favorite. But most people, as they develop a mature faith and encounter trials and challenges, have other and multiple favorite verses that speak to them. Either he has never grown beyond that one or it isn't truly his favorite and he is just using it in public thinking it sends the right message. And I would bet my salary against his that it is the second. Everything seems to be designed to "witness" in terms of his public behavior. <br /><br />As for his current celebrity...I recall when I taught in Christian school and there would regularly be rumors floating around that some celebrity or another had been "saved" or some celebrity had said the word "Jesus" publicly and we were required to worship them. There is a strange compulsion in the fundagelical world to have their faith validated by celebrities. It speaks badly of the church's ability to live separately from the world.AmieLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543171815602322808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-19864892677084984042012-01-12T18:04:29.146-05:002012-01-12T18:04:29.146-05:00"but there are plenty of people out here who ...<em>"but there are plenty of people out here who have never been off the deep end of fundamentalism and once appreciated your candid explainations of how things could go wrong. It was helpful. Now it's ridiculous."</em><br /><br />Is it ridiculous because what I've written lately is about the mainstream itself - which makes it about you? Is it like I wrote in "Patterns"?...when I'm writing about issues or people that the audience doesn't like, I'm "the man", but when I'm writing about people they DO like, I'm "angry and bitter"?Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596138376570543467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-17622031172511872412012-01-12T18:03:10.367-05:002012-01-12T18:03:10.367-05:00Maybe God is working through the media, who happen...Maybe God is working through the media, who happened to report the couple of stats from the one game that equaled 316.<br /><br />Because if they had said he had 7 fumbles while passing this year, would that look like God does or doesn't want Tebow to use the passing game?<br /><br />In his passing and runnning stats combined this year, he's had 6 interceptions, 6 fumbles, and 6 touchdowns. Three 6s in his stats. ONLY three. 6-6-6. What does that mean??? Thank God the liberal media didn't pick up on that yet...<br /><br />All I know is Albert Pujols pointed to heaven after every hit, and the Cardinals won their 11th World Series title in 2011. 11 in '11... which rhymes with "heaven." They were obviously Chosen By God.Final Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-41817258358950106342012-01-12T17:46:43.545-05:002012-01-12T17:46:43.545-05:00And another thing...
"You have the potential...And another thing...<br /><br /><em>"You have the potential to do much good so..."</em><br /><br />How exactly is it that you know I'm not doing good? If I do good, should I tell you about it, like, you know, "other people" do?Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596138376570543467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-23505075383112845622012-01-12T17:39:32.182-05:002012-01-12T17:39:32.182-05:00So, am I wrong that Jesus totally disapproved of t...So, am I wrong that Jesus totally disapproved of the kind of things Tebow's doing? Am I wrong? Yet you want me to keep silent and, if anything, <em>support</em> it? See it as something good and right?<br /><br />Your comment shows me the need to continue writing exactly what I've been writing. And I will. I'll keep writing it until you realize that it isn't about Tebow - but rather about the willingness of people to drink any Kool-aid they're given.<br /><br />Maybe you should read "Patterns". Then, read it again. We're ripe. Your first paragraph proves it. <br /><br />It was the plethora of responses, emails, messages, et cetera, just like yours, that inspired it.<br /><br />I may very well be blinded. I may be utterly and completely WRONG. I'm certainly biased in many ways. But when someone from "my team" hands me a cup, I'm not just gonna drink it blindly. Give some consideration to the idea that YOU might be conditioned to accept without discerning.Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596138376570543467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-54435192945734689582012-01-12T17:17:56.953-05:002012-01-12T17:17:56.953-05:00You know what, Lewis? I happened to be eating out...You know what, Lewis? I happened to be eating out, watching the game on the TV at the bar when Denver scored that touchdown. The bartender, grinning from ear to ear, shook his head and told the patrons that Tim Tebow must be doing something right. The top trend on Yahoo the next day was John 3:16. People all over the world were running a search on it. I saw it up there and wondered why - then I read the article about 316 showing up three times in the game stats. Maybe God was giving Timmy the thumbs up for trying to honor Him by using him to expose people to potentially life changing words of truth. Maybe He wasn't. Maybe it was coincidence. Or maybe God used the conicidence of three 316s in a famous game to point to a Scripture that maybe spoke to someone in a real way for the first time. Maybe Tim Tebow is a fool but maybe he's not. Maybe he's God's man and maybe he's being used by God to glorify God. <br /><br />you.<br /><br />don't.<br /><br />know.<br /><br />But you think you do.<br /><br />My point is that you are so angry and suspicious of ANYTHING that smells slightly of what you hate that you can't see past the nose on your face. You used to write stuff that made some sense but lately, you just seem poisoned. <br /><br />I'm sorry for your pain but you should stick to your own story and stop trying to drag anyone who slightly reminds you of your ex's family into the pit with them. You're discrediting yourself with healthy people. I know your audience is heavily weighted on the side of those who have been abused and are recovering (and they love you) but there are plenty of people out here who have never been off the deep end of fundamentalism and once appreciated your candid explainations of how things could go wrong. It was helpful. Now it's ridiculous. <br /><br />You have the potential to do much good so...<br />if I may make a suggestion, take a hiatus and regroup. You're starting to look like a hater. <br /><br />LeighAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-50794738457581706352012-01-12T13:02:19.707-05:002012-01-12T13:02:19.707-05:00Dude,
Did you see this article? Tebow's &quo...Dude,<br /><br />Did you see this article? Tebow's "brainwashing himself."<br /><br />http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/daily-take/201201/tebowing-and-tebow-talk-hits-atheist-communityCynthia Kunsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060294887790881860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-45020819690453733212012-01-12T10:38:36.657-05:002012-01-12T10:38:36.657-05:00Ps. Been thinking more... Maybe I am not really em...Ps. Been thinking more... Maybe I am not really emotionally stirred by Tebow's "promotion of Jesus" because I have seen MUCH WORSE "promotions of Jesus" in my legalistic days. And still now, in some of my "friend's" and families lives. <br /><br />I came out of the IFB, and what Tebow is doing, is comes across as "clowny" to me, compared to some of the crap that I saw. <br /><br />And that's not discounting that other people's triggers are pulled by Tebow's actions. I am just rethinking why I might be so irritated over him, because of the experiences I had. <br /><br /> I have stories and could point to links if you want to hear them. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-12142733491053669822012-01-12T10:00:35.183-05:002012-01-12T10:00:35.183-05:00I agree frogla with what you are saying. :) I am n...I agree frogla with what you are saying. :) I am not sure if this is in response to me. I tend to be rambley with my thoughts, and loose track of my main point. <br /><br />My intentions, I suppose in writing what I did, is that I have come to a place in my healing that I tend to find the humor and irony in this, rather than getting upset, and irritated over it. <br /><br />I don't think it's funny that people are spiritually abused. Not in the least! <br /><br />But this whole Tebow man worship, is just boarding on silly now with me. <br /><br />My highschool crush, who was addicted to listening to the Spicegirls, loved to go to the beach and watch women in Bikini's, and did the dating scene, and kissed probably 20 or more girls in his life, (and why at my most legalistic stage I never gave a relationship with him a chance), was yelling at everyone on facebook to check their spiritual condition if they hate Tebow.<br /><br />I had to laugh really. And then I just realized his anger over Christians not liking Tebow, really just has to do with a false perception of Who God is, and what God's purpose is. His focus is not on Christ but a man. <br /><br />I do think that one needs to point out the issues within these movements. And I do believe that it's good to have blogs up talking through these things. I find no fault in that. <br /><br />It's just my opinion, that people can and will fall for anything harmful in the spiritual arena. My cousin is falling for the reincarnation crap, despite being college educated, and non-religious most of his whole life. Never being forced to attend church. Although he was baptized Catholic, and went to a Catholic school. It was only because his Father came from a strong Catholic background. But he was never "forced" into it. <br /><br /> Abuse is wrong and bad, in any form, and it *SHOULD* be warned against. But I think it's just as important to tell the truth about what God is really like to counter act the lies. It gives a person hope, and a chance to heal. I do think Lewis is trying to do that. So I am not finding fault with him. <br /><br />I guess I am just at a point in my life where pointing out the falseness of religion, is more cut and dry, and the truth of about God and his purpose, and Jesus' provision is more of a passion. You know? <br /><br />Everything that's *not* Jesus, or pointing to Jesus and who he is,and what *he* has done, is false. Including Tebow's performances. :) <br /><br />I went for a long time feeling like I had been raped in my soul, because of everything done against me. But now, while I would in my all my power never try to allow something like that to happen to me again, I can tell that for the most part I am healed, because stuff like this doesn't irritate me as much as it had in the past. <br /><br />Talking out my issues, had a lot to do with my healing, so I think it's *very* important. But learning the truth of Jesus, and who I am in Him, has taken care of most of the hurt. <br /><br />I wouldn't of learned the truth if I hadn't of talked about my problems. But if I had just talked about my problems with people, and there was no offering of hope in the real Jesus, I would still be a bitter soul I believe. <br /><br />So while I am not disagreeing with Lewis, I am just saying Tebow's displays don't anger me anymore. And I am happy that I can see it objectively now, with no negative emotions. I guess I am glad that triggers aren't happening as much as they used to. ♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6879552692521649812.post-41568034261131582352012-01-12T00:12:25.515-05:002012-01-12T00:12:25.515-05:00I found this interesting perspective by from a Met...I found this interesting perspective by from a Methodist pastor who has read Tebow's book:<br /><br />http://morganguyton.wordpress.com/2012/01/09/five-things-i-liked-in-tebows-autobiography/<br /><br />It was interesting to read a point of view someone neither enmeshed in, nor responding to, the fundie-homeschooling-Vision Forum crowd.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08252374623355509404noreply@blogger.com