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Huckabee: Tim Tebow Is Refreshing

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    His critics should find something better to whine about

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Well the contrived controversy over Tim Tebow is rookie season in the NFL has become -- conversation in the sports world as well as beyond.

Forget the presidential primary the wars in the Middle East staggering unemployment and a government that is choking.

Now we have an NFL quarterback who loves Jesus and he lives a life that gratefully acknowledges his personal dependence on his face.

Out to his credit Tim Tebow doesn't for one moment imagine that god purchased a total NFL package on DirecTV.

Our parades around in a Broncos Jersey.

Fact I feel pretty confident that the almighty while mindful of -- sparrows fall.

Is certainly aware of the amazing winning streak of the Denver franchise that hasn't taken any more of a role in determining the outcome of the game.

And he -- in fixing the election for either of the candidates from the two major parties despite what devout dreamers may declare.

Tim Tebow is simply a very gracious humble and discipline young man.

Who was raised to believe that he's personally accountable for his actions both on and off the field.

And it would appear that he's been pretty consistent in both orbits.

Sports writers TV analyst and other football players seem obsessed with opinions a step.

Whether Tebow -- openly declare his allegiance to god by taking -- -- after big plays or victories.

The controversy even rages among fellow Christians.

Some of whom have amazingly been critical of his -- were displaced.

Personally I'm kind of refresh to see a professional athlete advertise something wholesome like prayer and thanks to god.

Look we're right.

-- -- This -- this Crocker has gotten gun toting thugs dog fighters and just general jerks advertised their lifestyles.

Surely there's room in professional sports for someone advertising a wholesome love of god his mother and father and his sport.

As for believers openly declaring their love for Jesus I got no problem -- that.

What some folks eat their soup a little louder than others but this soup taste the same either way.

And for those who like their expressions of faith more subdued so be it.

But some people are naturally may be super naturally expressive and I'm fine with that.

Most of all I just rejoice to see a young person who as a role model.

Won't encourage my grandson to smoke dope treat women disrespectfully.

Cheat lie.

Getting drunken -- you use profanity to cover a lack of a decent vocabulary.

Are start fights on the field.

Folks I'll -- a room full of posters of that kind of sports hero for my grandson.

And -- the Broncos lose god is no less god and Tim Tebow will probably still be a fine young man.

But I hope Tebow in the Bronx keep pointing and it is critics have to find something better to whine about -- the fact that he -- Yeah.

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