Did I read correctly? A crazed angry man who self professed to hearing voices, somehow got access to a gun and went on a killing spree? Did I read that he went into a full church context after having unresisted free shooting of peoples at another location, and would likely have mass murdered many many innocent people...?
But something happened. No, it wasn't Rambo. Not 'Dirty Harry'. No it wasn't even GI Joe. Rather an off duty female security officer who was licensed with a permit to carry (something you can't apparently have on college or in schools or at the post office or near a sports field, or in the city of Chicago, or anywhere the new hermeneutic of constitutional interpretations have full sway) enters the scene.
What does she do? She saves a lot of lives by the direct and merciful action of shooting the shooter before he had an opportunity to create more obituaries with innocents. Did she relish it, enjoy it, dance in the streets like some religious zealots do when they torture a noncombatant? No. I think not. But is she a hero. Is she an unsung one? Is she a story not likely to be reported as it flows against the grain of what is and what is suppose to be? My guess is yes.
I'm sure other stories behind the scenes will emerge and that they will all be interesting and heroic and sad and grateful etc. But the obvious one from my read at the current time is how glad I am that a woman was packing heat, trained in using it, had the courage to do so, and saved a lot of innocent lives. May God bless her.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Heisman Winner...the untold, pro-Life story...
I got most of this from David Andrusko: "..quarterback Tim Tebow put on a display of prowess beyond anything I have ever seen. Over the weekend Tebow won the coveted Heisman Trophy, the first sophomore ever. No doubt Tebow won because he was also the first quarterback from a major college program ever to throw for at least 20 touchdowns and run for at least 20 touchdowns in the same season."
"As you watched him perform on the football field--or if you were lucky enough to catch him profusely thanking God, his family, and his teammates for his award--you could not help thinking that this dazzlingly handsome young man was special in every possible way.
What does that have to do with us? Glad you asked. Tebow is the youngest of five children of Bob and Pam Tebow, missionaries to the Philippines through Bob Tebow Evangelistic Ministries. In 1985, "hoping to expand their family, they prayed for 'Timmy' by name," according to the Gainesville Sun.
However, while pregnant with Tim, Pam contracted amoebic dysentery, a bacteria transmitted through contaminated drinking water. Doctors told her that the strong medications she'd need to take would could irreversible damage to Tim--and counseled an abortion. Pam said no, telling the Sun it was because of her faith. She spent the last two months of her pregnancy on bed rest, ultimately giving birth in August 1987 to a healthy baby boy, "skinny, but rather long."
Last year, as a freshman, Tebow only came in for a handful of plays. Everyone thought he was a one-dimensional player. We might have guessed he'd run for 22 touchdowns this season(!) but never have imagined that he'd throw 29 touchdown passes as well! We would have been wrong, and not just about his football talent. By all appearances, Tim is a multi-dimensional human being, a man of achievement, a man of modesty, and a man of faith--a blessing to all who know him.
And this amazing young man is able to share his many gifts because, and only because, Pam Tebow said no to abortion and yes to life.
You can watch Tim accept the Heisman" by clicking here. Pretty inspiring.
"As you watched him perform on the football field--or if you were lucky enough to catch him profusely thanking God, his family, and his teammates for his award--you could not help thinking that this dazzlingly handsome young man was special in every possible way.
What does that have to do with us? Glad you asked. Tebow is the youngest of five children of Bob and Pam Tebow, missionaries to the Philippines through Bob Tebow Evangelistic Ministries. In 1985, "hoping to expand their family, they prayed for 'Timmy' by name," according to the Gainesville Sun.
However, while pregnant with Tim, Pam contracted amoebic dysentery, a bacteria transmitted through contaminated drinking water. Doctors told her that the strong medications she'd need to take would could irreversible damage to Tim--and counseled an abortion. Pam said no, telling the Sun it was because of her faith. She spent the last two months of her pregnancy on bed rest, ultimately giving birth in August 1987 to a healthy baby boy, "skinny, but rather long."
Last year, as a freshman, Tebow only came in for a handful of plays. Everyone thought he was a one-dimensional player. We might have guessed he'd run for 22 touchdowns this season(!) but never have imagined that he'd throw 29 touchdown passes as well! We would have been wrong, and not just about his football talent. By all appearances, Tim is a multi-dimensional human being, a man of achievement, a man of modesty, and a man of faith--a blessing to all who know him.
And this amazing young man is able to share his many gifts because, and only because, Pam Tebow said no to abortion and yes to life.
You can watch Tim accept the Heisman"
About Voice of the Martyrs & Islamic Commonground
It is true that a number of people I respect and consider friends, signed for various reasons this yale.edu document apologizing to Islamic leaders and looking for common ground for world peace and such.
However, I did find the document disappointing and even at some points rather disturbing. Voice of the Martyrs' has a blog and my response to the common ground document is significantly in agreement with the Voice of the Martyrs' spokesperson's critique. If you read his response (which includes a link to the common ground document) and then scroll down and look in the 'comments' section at the end, you will find my 2 cents. Check it out here. Or if you prefer to cut and paste links, here http://persecutedchurch.blogspot.com/2007/11/you-dont-speak-for-me.html
And yes I would value your comments.
However, I did find the document disappointing and even at some points rather disturbing. Voice of the Martyrs' has a blog and my response to the common ground document is significantly in agreement with the Voice of the Martyrs' spokesperson's critique. If you read his response (which includes a link to the common ground document) and then scroll down and look in the 'comments' section at the end, you will find my 2 cents. Check it out here. Or if you prefer to cut and paste links, here http://persecutedchurch.blogspot.com/2007/11/you-dont-speak-for-me.html
And yes I would value your comments.
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