When Loosing Is A Great Thing.

Funny how your kids automatically take after you without you having to say a thing. I grew up a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan in the late 70's and early 80's before really getting into my Kansas City Chiefs. My son has become enamored with the Steelers with great passion. So, as he and I were cleaning the kitchen Saturday night, we were watching the playoff game between the Broncos and the Steelers. We were both left with our mouths wide open as Tebow hit Demaryius Thomas on a post route for an 80-yard catch-and-run to score the game winning TD in overtime. As I quickly got over my shock, I turned to look at BJ who who was slumped over the broom. He was crying! Well, crying may be an understatement, but I could have definitely used the amount of tears as dish water. My initial thought was to point out that these things happen and to not set your affections on things of this Earth, but I caught myself. Instead I chuckled a bit and told him that God must have some sort of plan for this platform that Tim Tebow has been given. Here it is a man, ashamed of the Gospel of Christ and displays his unwavering faith without hesitation. Then I told BJ that I had heard that he has been wanting to go forward during Children's Church and accept Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, but he has been to afraid of the people watching him. We had the chance to talk about how God uses those who are willing to say yes to him, even when they may seem a little embarrassed and that God wants to come into his heart if only he would ask. Wow, from football to Christ; I'm a blessed father. I love the moments with my kids where God just shows up and uses whatever is going on to teach us something and bring us closer. BJ is just about ready to make that move, I think he wants to do it at church, but I'll be there with him every step of the way. Man I love football!