Of course, I'm referring to Daniel and his friends who faced a king's challenge, and remained true to God and their faith despite the risk of death. I wonder if he would have made the same decision had he been reminded of the story of other young men who faced similar challenges with much more than just their reputations on the line. Tebow would have made such an impact had he stayed the course. ![]() Such is the power of this movement in today's society, especially for those in the public eye. Tebow has shown remarkable poise in the past facing ridicule for his public display of faith, but it seems that standing up to the gay lobby was just too intimidating for his public relations people, so he cancelled. He cancelled his appearance, however, because he was criticized for agreeing to appear alongside that church's preacher, Robert Jeffress, who is an outspoken critic of the gay rights movement. Tebow is a Baptist and was invited to speak at the 11,000 member congregation as part of their $113 million dollar building campaign. Jets back-up quarterback and openly practicing believer in Christ, was scheduled to speak at the First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father who is in heaven. "Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father who is in heaven. So do not fear you are more valuable than many sparrows. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. ![]() Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
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