Kurt and Tim

Every year at this time, there is one special event on TV that is the most watched event for the year. Advertisers spend millions to get a commercial shown during this broadcast. The recent price for a thirty-second commercial is 2.5 million dollars. Even at that high of a price, many advertisers are turned away because the commercial slots are filled. What event is it that does this? That is right, the Quiche Cook Off on the Food Network. Ok, that’s not it; it is the Super Bowl.
There is one Super Bowl that stands out in my memory. Not because of the team that won it (I do remember all of the 49’er victories), but because of what happened after the game had ended. Mike Tirico approached the MVP of the game and said, “Kurt, first things first — tell me about the final touchdown pass to Isaac Bruce.”
Kurt Warner answered, “Well, first things first, I've got to thank my Lord and Savior up above - thank you, Jesus!"
Kurt did not hide being a Christian. Many people do hide being a Christian. Whether those around them that are not Christian intimidate them, thus they just want to fit in. Whether they are running for office and risk alienating some of the voters, as many politicians have stated in recent elections, “My religious views are a private matter between me and my God.” Whether they are unsure of their own beliefs and do not want to discuss it for fear of misleading someone.
Whatever reason they have, they are going against what Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16 NIV) Christians should be proud they are a Christian, not hide it.
This Super Bowl has a chance to be like the previous Super Bowl. Not because of who is playing in it, but because of who is starring in one of the commercials. Tim Tebow and his mother will appear in a commercial. Even before the commercial has aired, there is already a controversy surrounding it. Are they selling beer, stocks, computers, or chips? No, they are not. The controversy surrounding the commercial is around choice.
When Tim’s mother was pregnant, she became sick, so sick that the doctors told her that the child she was carrying would have many physical problems. She was advised to abort the child. She chose not to get an abortion and now her son has a chance to be drafted into the NFL.
The amazing thing about the controversy is that those who support “choice” are upset that she is telling about her “choice.” Some have even gone to various news outlets and when told about the “choice” she made, they correct the people and call her “choice” a “decision.” Tim’s parents made the “choice” to give birth, but the “pro-choice” group does not want other people to know about it. They would rather continue the lie of “choice” instead of calling it what it is - choose only abortion.
Tim’s parents are happy with their “choice.” Why won’t they let her tell the world about her “choice?”