Faith Over Frivolity

I just read an article in USA Today about how last year's Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Tim Tebow was not nominated for the PlayboyAll-American team because the person responsible for nominating him knew that Tim's Christian beliefs would prohibit him from participating in the event.
"I've been working with Tim since his first day here and I know his
priorities and his family," Assistant Sports Information Director Zack
Higbee said. "He has that trust in me to make the decision."

The article then briefly mentions Tim's mission trips that he takes yearly...

Aside from being a great story and a positive piece of news, this story grabbed my attention because it wasn't Tim who declined the nomination but someone with whom he interacted with. Through his relationship, speach and actions with this person they knew what his beliefs are and stood up for his beliefs for him. I have no idea if Mr. Higbee is a Christian or not, but it says a lot about Tim Tebow's living out of his faith in word and deed that this man would know not only what Tim's beliefs are but how Tim would respond to the situation because of them.

It causes me to pause a moment and wonder if those around me would know what my beliefs are and how I would respond to such a situation...

Music - Healer

I discovered this song early last week and loved it immediately.
About halfway through it I caught a glimpse of what looked like an oxygen tube hanging from the lead singer's face. Within seconds this moment of worship, captured on film from a stage in Australia, became an incredible image for me.

The man who wrote the song, Mike Guglielmucci, was in the process of battling cancer and was having a serious bad spell and yet, here he was singing to God about what he believed. It's an incredible witness to the glory and power of God.

I have posted the lyrics below the videos.

You can watch the videos below or visit Mike's MySpace page to hear the original album version.

You can also visit the Integrity music "Healer" page for the live audio version of the song.

"Healer" from the Hillsongs "This Is Our God" video:


Story Behind The Above Video:


Lyrics of "Healer" by Mike Guglielmucci (Planetshakers)
You hold my every moment
You calm my raging seas
You walk with me through fire
And heal all my disease

I trust in You
I trust in You

I believe You're my Healer
I believe You are all I need
I believe You're my Portion
I believe You're more than enough for me
Jesus You're all I need

My Healer, You're my Healer

Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You
You hold my world in Your hands