Tim Tebow - Treasures?
Florida did it again this week! Or did Tebow do it again? He threw 3 touchdowns and ran for two in a win over state rival Florida State. The football websites and announcers are buzzing that he is certainly in the chase for the Heisman trophy. He is the first player in NCAA history to throw for 20 touchdowns and run for 20. He is a beast on the field. But is the Heisman his greatest treasure?
I know the Tebows - yes, personally. The first mission trip I ever went on was with Tim’s dad, Bob in 1998. When Florida played Vandy in Nashville last year Mary Julia and I were invited to set with them in the family section. Of their family I really know Bob and Pam along with three of their children Christy, Katie, and Robbie. They were on the 1998 Philippines trip with me and are close in age. I also know of Peter and Tim but they were little when I was in Florida. The point is, I’ve seen a different side of the Tebows aside from the television and interviews.
For example, when Florida played Kentucky in Lexington it was a special night, not because of Tim’s numbers on the field or that they tacked on another win but because of what happened after the game. Christy (pictured with Timmy in the second picture), the oldest of five Tebow children, and her husband Joey (who was also on the Philippines trip in 98) were leaving the next day for Asia. Christy and Joey along with their first child will be gone for four years as missionaries before they see each other again. After the game Tim walked over and hugged his sister while tears streamed down his face. You see, Tim loves his family and he loves the Lord. His whole family does. I’m sure he’s excited to be mentioned in the hunt for the Heisman, who wouldn’t? I just know that he cares more about advancing the Kingdom of God. I appreciate the tears he shed for the right things, that as a young strapping man he’s more than football. His treasures? I believe he wants to store them in Heaven.
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Excellent article. I’m glad someone sees the Tebow family for what they really are and not how the football world perceives them.
I am amazed to see a player love the lord and than his family, school and then football… When heard the heisman trophy speech I was amazed. I hope I can find a husband that values the characteristics that Tebow’s family has instilled in him… AMAZING.
HELLO TRAVIS.
Is there away you could find time and email me. I would love you ask you questions about your many missions trips. I have aunts and uncles that want me to do mission work with them after high school. I want to know more, email please, thanks!
-Brooklyn Kelsch
Brooklyn,
Thanks for reading! I’ll send you an email today!
Travis K
Alabama Fan -Proud of this fine family !
Thank you for a great article. It must be amazing to know the Tebow family personally. Tim has inspired me to do so much in life and to truly live for Jesus Christ. I would absolutely love to meet him.
i love tim tebow and all my friends love him. im 15 and and boyfriend gets jealous sometimes becuase I talk about tim tebow more than him. Im proud of him with his football team and his faith in God. Im a strong christian and attend church almost every Sunday, then I make time to to watch the gators or the titians on tv (if their on). I have many pictures and posters of tim in my room and yes even in my locker at school. Some of my friends think that im obsessive but with tim its just part of my nature, well being a gator fan is part of your DNA.
god bless timmy
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This is very exciting to hear that Tim is such a dedicated christian. I hope and pray that this will be a witness to everyone. Pray that he never loses sight of his faith in his fame.
Mission trips are awesome, I was able to go to Mexico a couple summers ago and Washington D.C. last summer, that really opened my eyes, to the fact that you dont need to go out of the country to be a missionary. We walk by people veryday who dont know the Lord. I’ve been trying to save money to go to Guatamala with my Evangelican Covenant Church in the fall of 09.
Thanks to you and the Tebow family for all your doing
- allie (A BIG GATOR FAN and even BIGGER tebow fan!)
hey tebow family I love the gator and have always wanted to be a gator every sence my dad went their. MY father Ed Laurel knew yall when tim was little from First Baptist jacksonville. I just wanted to know if i could go on a mission trip with tim or whatever one yall might be going on soon. I love serving the Lord in many ways and I love helping people in need.