Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow may not have an NFL team at the moment, but according to one news report, his attitude is positive and he remains one of the most searched-for names in sports, and is still one of America’s top influencers. He’s also an example to Catholic business leaders—at all levels—of trustful surrender to divine providence.
Yes, it’s difficult to imagine that the young, strong, talented former New England Patriots QB has no NFL home, but Tebow has a bigger perspective. Anchored in his Christian faith, Tebow is doing an impressive amount of good, especially through a Foundation he launched to serve children in need … and he’s YOUNG!
“When you find your identity as a Christian, then regardless of your status or your fame or your popularity or your position, that never changes,” Tebow told Sports Illustrated, as part of a robust, seven-part series the magazine did on Tebow.
It’s a reminder—an inspiration—for us Catholic business leaders that no matter what “seat on the bus” we currently occupy, we are called as baptized Christians to follow Christ and to bring others to him through our prayers, our participation in the grace of the Sacraments, and by our actions and words. IF we are persistent and self-disciplined in our prayers and in learning and following Christ, then we cannot help but to be Christ’s hands and feet, smile, influence – wherever we are… in the board room, at the water cooler, in dealing with difficult clients, in our families, in standing up for truth and common sense. Evangelization is as simple that.
Back to Tebow’s career: According to the International Business Times, several international teams are hopeful he’ll decide to play with them. A few broadcast shows are considering adding him to their line-up, other offers are in the wind… Read more>>