Thoughts from Paul Hill

Tim Tebow, quarterback for the Denver Bronco’s, captivates the sports world and Christian faith communities.

He makes it clear he is an active Christian (demonstrated by his “tebowing” prayerful stance he sometimes takes on the field) and he does it without being pious, obnoxious, or judgmental.

This past Sunday his Bronco’s got creamed (45-10…ouch!) by the New England Patriots.  There were no fourth quarter heroics (for which he is famous) on this day.

However, Tebow won the real game based upon what he said after this loss. Contrast his remarks with that of New England quarterback, Tom Brady.

Brady: “It’s all about winning.”

Tebow: “Overall, it still wasn’t a bad day,” said Tebow citing his pre-game opportunity to spend time with a fan who was partially disabled from a football injury. “Sometimes it’s just hard to see, but it depends what lens your looking through. I chose to look through those lenses and got to make a kid’s day. Any time you do that, it’s more important than winning the game.”

I don’t know what Tebow’s future will be as an NFL quarterback.  But his perspective on life, what is important, and what really matters demonstrates wisdom way beyond his years.

Tebow knows how to major in the majors, as opposed to majoring in the minors and minoring in the majors.

And as long as he’s not playing the Packers, I’m cheering for him.  Question: When do you take the long view and when do you allow yourself to lose perspective?