TIM TEBOW PARTICIPATES IN U.S. PRESIDENTIAL PRAYER BREAKFAST [February 4, 2010]

Tim Tebow is the person featured, along with his mother in yesterday's Super Bowl 44 Ad from Focus on the Family. This was the ad that was protested by various pro-abortion groups. You might have seen the ad, if you were watching for it. I did.

It's good to see that the Word of God is going into all places, in our public discourse and even into the halls of government and other government officials and that Tim Tebow is not afraid to speak that Word of God to all of those in Washington DC ...

1 posted on 02/08/2010 9:26:53 AM PST by Star Traveler

2 posted on 02/08/2010 9:29:15 AM PST by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)

To: Star Traveler

This is the prayer that Obama missed, He skipped out of the prayer breakfast before Tim got up to pray.

Probably had a pre-arranged prayer of his own to do.

Facing Mecca.

3 posted on 02/08/2010 9:29:40 AM PST by Responsibility2nd (Free Republic. The BEST place anywhere to PIMP YOUR BLOG)

Another YouTube video, but this one doesn't have the "tackle" of his mom... LOL...

Pam & Tim Tebow in Focus On The Family Commerical

4 posted on 02/08/2010 9:31:58 AM PST by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)

To: Star Traveler

God bless Tim Tebow and his mother and all who publicly speak the name of Jesus Christ as Lord, God and Savior before a skeptical world.

5 posted on 02/08/2010 9:32:43 AM PST by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)

To: Responsibility2nd

He skipped out before someone who represents prolife in the public eye prayed? Ha.

Nothing in politics is an accident. Everything is carefully caluculated.

6 posted on 02/08/2010 9:34:25 AM PST by I still care (A Republic - if you can keep it. - Ben Franklin)

To: Star Traveler

The President left the room before Tebow did the closing benediction .

7 posted on 02/08/2010 9:35:40 AM PST by Carley (Are you better off now than one year ago? HELL NO!!!!!)

The ad with the "tackle" in it... :-)

TIM AND PAM TEBOW COMMERCIAL

8 posted on 02/08/2010 9:36:35 AM PST by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)

To: Star Traveler

The enormous Black Dog and unsettlingly over-protective Nanny that have guarded Obama since his birth - did they leave the room too?

9 posted on 02/08/2010 9:37:03 AM PST by agere_contra

To: Dr. Eckleburg

10 posted on 02/08/2010 9:37:25 AM PST by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)

To: Responsibility2nd; I still care; Carley; agere_contra

You were saying ...

This is the prayer that Obama missed, He skipped out of the prayer breakfast before Tim got up to pray.

I'm looking for the documentation so I can post it here... do you have that link... and I'll post the relevant section of it... thanks...

11 posted on 02/08/2010 9:42:28 AM PST by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)

To: Star Traveler

I watched the Tebow ad again. I cannot understand what possibly could be objectionable about it to cause such a controversy.

12 posted on 02/08/2010 9:48:05 AM PST by Dante3

To: Star Traveler

I guess Obama forgot his prayer rug and Teleprompter. The White Hut could have just sent over the teleprompter - same thing.

13 posted on 02/08/2010 9:48:09 AM PST by Frantzie (TV - sending Americans towards Islamic serfdom - Cancel TV service NOW)

Check out "Focus on the Family" ... a good website...

2010's Most Talked-About Super Bowl Ad

Though you've likely heard about "the most controversial ad to appear in the Super Bowl in many years," you might not have heard what inspired the ad.

by Tom Minnery

Dear Friend,

By now you've likely heard about what's been called the most controversial ad to appear in the Super Bowl in many years – a Focus on the Family spot featuring Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow and his mother, sharing a message of "celebrate family, celebrate life."

For the past two weeks, major television networks, news outlets and even Saturday Night Live have jumped into the dialogue. We've been accused by a few organizations of being anti-woman, intolerant, divisive and spewing hate. But what's most amazing about these charges is that they're based entirely on conjecture – none of our critics has yet seen the ad! (Beginning on Sunday, after the game, you can access the ad on the Focus on the Family home page.)

In responding to these charges, Focus President Jim Daly has had the chance to share the true message of this ad in interview after national interview – and the sheer volume of coverage for our message of celebrating family and life has been worth far more than the cost of the ad itself. Besides that, the media, in covering the controversy, has conveyed many more details about the difficulties surrounding Tim's birth than we've been able to put in one 30-second ad. From the beginning, our goal has been to stimulate a discussion about the beauty of life and a mother's determination to bear that life. Wow, is that conversation ever happening.

This week's Focus Action Update online video discusses Focus on the Family's Super Bowl ad. We'll tell you what inspired the ad – and how God miraculously provided the resources to produce and air it.

A "Win-Win" Already!

The Super Bowl is the single biggest TV attraction of the year. What better way to reach what many estimate could be 100 million people with a life and family-affirming message? People seeking help with their marriages or children will see a message of hope during one of the biggest family gatherings of the year.

Please join us in prayer this Sunday during the Super Bowl that those people who need help with their families will contact Focus via our toll-free phone number, (800) A-FAMILY or visit the Focus on the Family Web site. I also hope you'll forward this message on to your friends so that they'll know to watch for the ad and know why we aired it.

14 posted on 02/08/2010 9:50:53 AM PST by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)

You were saying ...

I watched the Tebow ad again. I cannot understand what possibly could be objectionable about it to cause such a controversy.

Here's the thing about that... they didn't know what was in the ad, before it was aired... LOL...

And if it were not for their objections and making it "front page news" ... that ad would have been seen by a lot of people who wouldn't even know what it was about.

In fact, those who are not aware of the controversy, probably saw the ad and still don't know what it's about... LOL...

Unless..., of course, they go to "Focus on the Family's website, and then they'll get a little bit more information...

15 posted on 02/08/2010 9:53:33 AM PST by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)

You were saying ...

I guess Obama forgot his prayer rug and Teleprompter. The White Hut could have just sent over the teleprompter - same thing.

I'm currently looking for that link and an article on what the FReepers said up above... do you happen to have it... I would like to post it here... thanks...

16 posted on 02/08/2010 9:55:15 AM PST by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)

This is from the Tebows (you probably saw the Focus on the Family ad, during Super Bowl 44, with the Tebows in it) and their Bob Tebow Evangelistic Association and Tim Tebow and his Tim Tebow Foundation.

Some of what they say about the Bible, the Church and Salvation... all very important...

The Bible
We believe God has chosen not to remain silent but to reveal Himself. He primarily reveals Himself to us through the Bible. Scripture is the inspired Word of God. The entire Bible is God-breathed. The Holy Spirit moved apostles and prophets to write the words of Scripture. This inspiration extends to all parts of Scripture. Scripture originates with God, and He has used human language to make Himself known. Because God never lies, His Word is completely true. This means that Scripture is without error (inerrant) to the degree it represents the original manuscripts. We believe that the original manuscripts are completely free of error, and God has preserved the Bible so that it remains authoritative. The Bible helps us know God and how to live a life pleasing to Him. Exodus 24:4; Deuteronomy 4:1-2; 17:19; Joshua 8:34; Psalms 19:7-10; 119:11,89,105,140; Isaiah 34:16; 40:8; Jeremiah 15:16; 36; Matthew 5:17-18; 22:29; Luke 21:33; 24:44-46; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Acts 2:16ff.; 17:11; Romans 15:4; 16:25-26; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:19-21.

The Church
We believe the Church is the worldwide community of believers in Christ united by the Holy Spirit who relate to God on the basis of the New Covenant and gather in local assemblies. The mission of the church is to glorify God and to be a visual expression of Christ to a lost world. As the body of Christ, the church strives to grow into the fullness of Christ. Each member has a part to play. The church is encouraged to meet on a regular basis, observe the ordinances, worship the Lord together, build one another up in the faith, and preach the Gospel. The purpose of baptism is to identify with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection and to identify as a member of the local church. The purpose of the Lord’s Supper is to remember and celebrate Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and to encourage believers to anticipate His return. The offices of pastor/elder and deacon are designed to serve the body. Matthew 16:15-19; 18:15-20; Acts 2:41-42,47; 5:11-14; 6:3-6; 13:1-3; 14:23,27; 15:1-30; 16:5; 20:28; Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 3:16; 5:4-5; 7:17; 9:13-14; 12; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:8-11,21; 5:22-32; Philippians 1:1; Colossians 1:18; 1 Timothy 2:9-14; 3:1-15; 4:14; Hebrews 11:39-40; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Revelation 2-3; 21:2-3.

Salvation
Salvation in the Scriptures, in the spiritual sense, can refer to salvation from the penalty of sin (justification), salvation from the power of sin (sanctification), or salvation from the presence of sin (glorification). Everyone is in need of spiritual salvation, because all have sinned. Sin is rebellion against God and justly deserves God’s wrath. We are unable escape from our fallen condition on our own, so we need God’s grace. Because of God’s great love, He sent His only Son, Jesus, to die on the cross to pay for our sin. He took our punishment and died in our place. Three days after Jesus died, He rose again. He conquered death, and He’s offering us the free gift of eternal life. We receive eternal life by believing and putting our faith in Jesus. Repentance is a genuine turning to Christ for salvation. Jesus is the only way, because He alone can take away sin. When a person trusts in Jesus, he becomes a child of God. This is a permanent relationship that culminates in heaven. Genesis 3:15; Exodus 3:14-17; 6:2-8; Matthew 1:21; 4:17; 16:21-26; 27:22-28:6; Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; John 1:11-14,29; 3:3-21,36; 5:24; 10:9,28-29; 15:1-16; 17:17; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 15:11; 16:30-31; 17:30-31; 20:32; Romans 1:16-18; 2:4; 3:23-25; 4:3ff.; 5:8-10; 6:1-23; 8:1-18,29-39; 10:9-10,13; 13:11-14; 1 Corinthians 1:18,30; 6:19-20; 15:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:20; 3:13; 5:22-25; 6:15; Ephesians 1:7; 2:8-22; 4:11-16; Philippians 2:12-13; Colossians 1:9-22; 3:1ff.; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; 2 Timothy 1:12; Titus 2:11-14; Hebrews 2:1-3; 5:8-9; 9:24-28; 11:1-12:8,14; James 2:14-26; 1 Peter 1:2-23; 1 John 1:6-2:11; Revelation 3:20; 21:1-22:5.

17 posted on 02/08/2010 9:59:56 AM PST by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)

To: Star Traveler

Does the President go to these too?

18 posted on 02/08/2010 10:01:18 AM PST by <1/1,000,000th%

To: <1/1,000,000th%

You were saying ...

Does the President go to these too?

Yes, you'll notice that the article says he did... and you can probably find Obama's speech at that Prayer Breakfast, but I have no idea what Obama said... :-) ...

19 posted on 02/08/2010 10:02:42 AM PST by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)

From Freeper article...

Tim Tebow Focus on The Family Super Bowl ad: Will $4 million spent on it influence anyone?

By Ron Chimelis, The Republican
February 07, 2010, 4:34PM

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow embraces his mother, Pam,
during a pre-game ceremony for graduating seniors.

As I address Sunday's controversial Super Bowl commercial, you will not read my views on abortion.

I recommend and humbly request you not try to read between the lines. More than likely, you'll guess wrong.

I am even purposely avoiding divisive labels like "pro-life'' or "pro-choice.'' People don't pick up the sports page to hear my views on this subject.

But I have one question both sides can consider. Did it make any difference?

Or was $4 million spent to confirm what what one side already believes deeply, while changing the deep beliefs of no one on the other?

I am skeptical that anybody's opinion on abortion will be altered by a Super Bowl commercial.

This one featured the story of quarterback Tim Tebow, whose mother declined an abortion and delivered him after a very difficult pregnancy in 1987.

The ad was reportedly paid primarily through donations, specifically earmarked for it. The sponsoring group, Focus on The Family, is said to have kicked in $1 million.

This ad does not sell a product, it sells a profound moral conclusion. As celebrity endorsements go, it is unprecedented, and Tebow has as many or more people cheering his unflinching stance as there are protesting CBS's decision to run it.

The average Super Bowl spot tells us, "Buy our car.''

This ad says, "Believe what we do.'' Its effect can't be measured by next month's sales.

But kids watch the Super Bowl. Many admire Tebow, and convincing the next generation is crucial to the spot's advocates.

Still, I remember the 1980s, when I did political talk radio at a now-defunct station in Holyoke.

The abortion debates were never discussions, but competing diatribes. Nobody had any interest in listening to the other side.

That is why I wonder if Tebow's ad was worth it, even looking at it from its sponsors' point of view.

When I did radio, those on what is now "the Tebow side'' told me their purpose was to keep the issue alive.

They were awaiting a different day, when the political climate might change. Time proved their point; polls indicate their side has gained significant support.

Surveys show a majority favors CBS' decision to run the ad. Some opposing pundits, notably Jimmy Kimmel, have hurt their own cause by ridiculing it.

That sort of disrespect for an opposing view almost always boomerangs in the face of the ridiculers.

Public opinion can change. So, from the sponsors' point of view, maybe this was an astute investment.

But I still wonder if the biggest problem with the ad is that it was money spent to no avail.

I wonder if $4 million, which could have been spent in other moral ways, will influence anyone's opinion, as a commercial is intended to do.

20 posted on 02/08/2010 10:08:11 AM PST by Star Traveler (Remember to keep the Messiah of Israel in the One-World Government that we look forward to coming)

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