January 9, 2009
 
   
   
 
 
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (BP)--With four older children, Pam Tebow, whose father was an Army colonel, was used to setting boundaries, issuing orders and choosing her battles by the time "Timmy" was born in 1987.
      No worries, though. Tim Tebow, the 21-year-old University of Florida quarterback and the first sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy, has been "obedient and teachable and kind," according to his mom.
      The proud mom and other members of the Tebow clan were in Miami's Dolphin Stadium Thursday night to watch the Gators win their second national championship in three years. Read More

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  • Pastor calls Tebow 'servant leader'

    STARKE, Fla. (BP)--For sure, it's his ability to throw a football that got University of Florida's Tim Tebow a Heisman Trophy as a sophomore -- and helped his team win the national championship ... Read More
  • Tebow's faith takes center stage

    MIAMI (BP)--With "John 3:16" written on top of his eye black, Tim Tebow led his Florida Gators to victory Jan. 8 against the Oklahoma Sooners in a 24-14 win in the BCS National Championship. Read More
  • Recession causes NAMB to enact slowdown

    ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--In remarks to some 250 staff members of the North American Mission Board on Jan. 8, President Geoff Hammond asked NAMB team leaders to operate at 90 percent of their approved budgets during 2009. Read More
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  • INTERNATIONAL DIGEST: India's Christians celebrate Christmas in peace

  • San Diego, Tijuana focus of mission thrust


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    Richard Land
    Let's pray for our new president
    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Shortly after Election Day, I released an open letter to President-elect Barack Obama in which I told the new president that I would pray for him, his family and his administration.
    O.S. Hawkins
    God's economy in 2009
    DALLAS (BP)--The headline called out from newspapers around the world -- the ongoing credit crunch had claimed another victim.
    Jim Sibley
    The news from Jerusalem
    JERUSALEM (BP)--Peace is breaking out in Israel! Not political or military peace, but peace in the hearts and lives of Jews and Arabs.

       
       


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