Tim Tebow's Faith

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Many sports fans are associated with the sports star, Tim Tebow. Even off the football field, Tebow is known for his grounded Christian beliefs. Tim often displays his faith by getting down on one knee and prays. His signature stance is an act of courage, bravery, and humbleness. He has played for multiple teams and has done a lot of different things in his career but despite criticism, his faith has remained the same. There are many ways of how Tim Tebow is a sign of faith in God.
NFL quarterback and Heisman trophy winner, Tim Tebow has a long history with football. When Tebow was a kid, he often would play football with his two older brothers. While his parents, baptist missionaries, often traveled to the Philippines he continued playing

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