Tim Tebow’s 316 Football Game: Answering Skeptics with Grace and Grit

 
Here are some of the freakiest stats about Tim Tebow's football stats that shouts praise Jesus Christ!

Tebow was already famous for wearing his John 3:16 on his eye black during college games and crediting Jesus in post-game interviews. Game fans and followers often get on Google to look up what John 3:16 said:

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/tebows-316-yards-leads-to-internet-salvations/

Go ahead and look it up yourself!

What's more divinely impressive are his football game stats that are loaded with messages for football fans and followers of Christ.

The “316” Statistical Anomaly

• Passing Yards: 316 (John 3:16).
• Yards Per Completion: 31.6.
• TV Ratings: 31.6 million viewers.
• Result: A “coincidence” too striking to ignore. Even secular (non-religious) media such as (ESPN, New York Times) reported it, sparking mass curiosity.
  
  Other verses Tim Tebow used under his eye were:
  
  John 3:16 - “God loved the world so much that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life”
  
  Phil 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ"
  
  Proverbs 3:5-6 - “Trust in the Lord… He will direct your paths”
  
  Ephesians 2:8-10 - “You were saved by faith in God, who treats us much better than we deserve. This is God’s gift to you, and not anything you have done on your own. It isn’t something you have earned, so there is nothing you can brag about. God planned for us to do good things and to live as He has always wanted us to live. That’s why He sent Christ to make us what we are.”

Divine messages that Tim Tebow used - 

Date/Game	Verse Reference	Key Message/Excerpt
2008 Regular Season (various)	Philippians 4:13	"I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
Jan. 8, 2009 (BCS Championship vs. Oklahoma)	John 3:16	"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son..."
Sept. 5, 2009 (vs. Charleston Southern)	Proverbs 3:5-6	"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding..."
Sept. 12, 2009 (vs. Troy)	Mark 8:36	"What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?"
Sept. 19, 2009 (vs. Tennessee)	Romans 8:28	"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him..."
Sept. 26, 2009 (at Kentucky)	Isaiah 40:31	"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength..."
Oct. 10, 2009 (at LSU)	1 Thessalonians 5:18	"Give thanks in all circumstances..."
Oct. 17, 2009 (vs. Arkansas)	Psalm 23:1	"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing."
Oct. 24, 2009 (at Mississippi State)	Ephesians 4:32	"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other..."
Oct. 31, 2009 (vs. Georgia)	Philippians 4:6-7	"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer..."
Nov. 7, 2009 (vs. Vanderbilt)	Colossians 3:23	"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord..."
Nov. 14, 2009 (at South Carolina)	Joshua 1:8-9	"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous..."
Nov. 21, 2009 (vs. Florida International)	Romans 1:16	"For I am not ashamed of the gospel..."
Nov. 28, 2009 (vs. Florida State)	Hebrews 12:1-2	"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us..."
Dec. 5, 2009 (SEC Championship vs. Alabama)	John 16:33	"In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

Tebow later reflected on this in his interviews, noting it was a way to point others to Scripture amid the spotlight of SEC and national games.

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What do you think about the crazy Tim Tebow's football stat results?

Chris Pratt, famous celebrity turns Christian accepted Jesus Christ.

 

Christian actors to support their movie roles.

Chris Pratt, a funny and well-known actor who is a devout Christian. You know Chris Pratt, do you? You may have seen some of his movies. 

https://premierchristian.news/en/news/article/hollywood-actor-chris-pratt-shares-conversion-story

https://premierchristian.news/en/news/article/chris-pratt-credits-god-for-his-success-in-new-instagram-post?recommid=27745a6a90950eaa7a706b27f2558c72

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iOx4YZQDUos

Sin is a sin is a sin....what does it mean?

You think your sin's worse or bigger than mine? Could seem that way, sure... but which one's the biggest? No need for a pissing match over it. NickV said it best...you cannot beat your sins on your own (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYYYw_HJY5o) without Jesus Christ. Point is, every sin—no matter what—misses God's mark by a mile (a chasm...a deep cliff!), and we all need that same shot of grace from Jesus Christ. It's free when you take it, covers the whole mess on the cross, every last bit, big or small. That gap? Jesus fills it right up just for us mere humans.  We get redeemed in His eyes, made right. We are saved and restored. But we got to answer for how we've lived it out—accountability's real, 'cause grace ain't a hall pass to keep screwing up. It's what pulls us straight...and walk straight. No amount of good works will favor you from your sins. Put your trust and faith into Jesus Christ and repent (turn away) from your sins. 

Deaf Celebrities Choosing Christ

One the most famous and well-known Deaf and Blind celebrity in the deaf and blind category would be the famous Helen Keller.

Helen Keller (1880–1968)

Iconic deaf-blind author, activist, lecturer, and political advocate; first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree; subject of The Miracle Worker.

https://annawoofenden.com/2013/03/17/helen-keller-a-woman-of-faith-and-action/

Keller, raised Presbyterian, publicly professed her faith in Jesus as a young adult after learning about Him from her teacher Anne Sullivan. In her 1927 book My Religion and interviews, she described Jesus as "divine good wrought into deeds" and credited Him with giving her purpose and joy despite her disabilities: "Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light." She often spoke at churches and wrote devotionals, blending her faith with social justice.

Another modern-day deaf and blind person who is alive and well today:

Father Cyril Axelrod (b. 1942)

Deaf-blind Catholic priest (Redemptorist Order); first deaf-blind priest ordained in the Catholic Church (1981); author, painter, and evangelist working with disabled communities.

Born Jewish and sent to a Catholic school for the deaf, Axelrod converted as a teen and publicly shared his call to priesthood in ordinations and books like A Leap in the Dark. In interviews, he testifies: "He became a Catholic priest... known for his work with deaf and deafblind people," spreading the Gospel via tactile signing and online ministries despite total blindness by age 50. Recently (2024–2025), he reconnected with Jewish roots by wrapping tefillin, but remains committed to Christ.

https://aleteia.org/2022/06/03/retired-priest-who-is-deaf-and-blind-still-evangelizes-and-paints/

"Fr. Axelrod wasn’t always blind. He was born deaf and was found to suffer from Usher’s Syndrome, which is what caused him to gradually lose his sight in adulthood."

The author of Kokonut Pundit Mike McConnell says that the real disability are those who do not know Jesus Christ in terms of having a loving relationship with Him regardless of preferred communication/language. All of my life I grew up as a deaf/hard of hearing . 

Other well known deaf/Deaf/HH people who have Christ in them:

Deanne Bray (b. 1971)

Deaf actress known for portraying Sue Thomas in Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye; advocate for deaf representation in media; multilingual in ASL, BSL, and English.

Bray announced her Christian faith in her twenties, later getting baptized Catholic at 30 to align with her husband's family. In a 2011 Teen Ink interview and Facebook posts, she reflected: "I became a Christian in my twenties!... I had a 5 bypass, but soon afterwards I got married... [and] studied many religions," ultimately affirming her commitment to Jesus. She credits faith for her career perseverance.

https://www.teenink.com/nonfiction/celebrity_interviews/article/340529/Actress-Deanne-Bray


Other deaf who lesser known believe in Jesus Christ.

Sue Thomas (1950–2022)

Profoundly deaf lip-reader; first deaf FBI agent; inspired TV series Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye; author and speaker. Sue Thomas converted at 36 after nominal Christianity; testified in books like Silent Love and tours: "At the age of 36... I finally came to truly know Christ," attributing her breakthroughs to Jesus' strength.

Mandy Harvey (b. ~1980s)

Deaf singer (lost hearing at 18); AGT finalist (2017 golden buzzer); worship leader.

Recommitted post-loss; in CBN (2019): God restored hope, now leads worship at Real Life Christian Church with ASL covers like "How Great Is Our God."

https://mandyharveymusic.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfZldyjRRk8

Gideon Firl* (b. ~1980s)

Deaf actor, director; stars as Jesus in JESUS: A Deaf Missions Film (2024).

Evangelical mission to Deaf world; in Answers in Genesis bio: Accessibility to biblical truth transformed him, now evangelizes via film and India outreach.

There are many hearing celebrities who accepted Jesus Christ instead of fame or self recognition. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuI2RMYC0Mw

One of the well-known name is Kirk Cameron. He has a YouTube channel about his faith in Jesus Christ. Kirk's son James also contributes to his YouTube channel. You may not know his name or what he looks like
https://www.youtube.com/@KirkCameronOfficial - Kirk's YouTube channel platform. 

https://youtu.be/BuI2RMYC0Mw?t=28 - about Kirk Cameron.


The list of hearing celebrities who have switched over to Jesus Christ is long and I'll blog about that as well. Stay tuned!

Christian Nick Vujucic, born without arms or legs. He is made whole with Jesus Christ in him.

 Nick Vujucic is truely an inspirational person. He is led by God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit in him. 

Find more about him on his YouTube channel at:

Jesus & The Thief on the Cross I Easter Message

Or visit his NickV Ministries - YouTube to learn about his message and ministries. He's a human being like the rest of his. What he has that many do not is the heart and faith of Jesus Christ. Nick is made whole with Jesus Christ in him. 

As Christians should we be afraid of Halloween?

 Kirk Cameron explains it so beautifully in his YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcgVxVqf3b4

Should we be concerned about Halloween as "Satan's top holiday" feature when you have ghost, goblins, spiders, snakes, and whatever?

The short answer is "NO!" Go and watch his YouTube video explanation.

Put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ and not be afraid of such things. 

 

Tombstone of Hope in Heaven---the power of God and Jesus Christ

 Does this tombstone statue of a boy in a wheelchair finally standing up reaching for the sky make you smile?

Smile at the hope that he no longer have to be like that, free from the confines of a wheelchair, the pain and be wholly healed in heaven?

Would you still smile if the boy was once deaf, too, and that he has been made whole in heaven and can hear the sound, too?

Would you?

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In the name of Jesus Christ, say Amen!

This was originally published on 4/13/2013 in my blog channel with the original title "Tombstone of Hope in Heaven"

Baptized, Renewed, and Seeing Anew: How Christ is Reshaping My Mind, Marriage, and Mission.

On October 15, 2025, my old self drowned in the Tennessee River—Christ’s grace resurrected me (Romans 6:4 CEV).

Change comes slow, but Christ comes sure. The man who once snapped now pauses—not perfectly, but prayerfully. My wife’s steady love (Proverbs 31:12 CEV) recognizing that she is also not perfect and the Spirit’s promptings (Galatians 5:22-23 CEV) and my faith in her grows are reshaping me. My love for her grows even if I stumble. 

At Calvary—where Jesus died for all my failures—He bore every harsh word I’ve regretted; at baptism, I surrendered my right to retaliate. Some days, old habits roar. On others, grace whispers louder through Scripture I’ve hidden in my heart. But each step—from baptism’s waters to daily choices—proves: ‘He who began a good work will carry it to completion’ (Philippians 1:6 CEV).

My wife sees the difference. ‘The old is gone!’ she signs with a smile. I’m not perfect—just forgiven, and fiercely loved by my Savior Jesus Christ.

If my messy journey resonates, know this: Christ’s river runs deep enough for your old self too. His door is open—will you step through and accept Christ your Lord and Savior?

Amen!

Thank you.

It's time but will say it short and sweet. I'm moving on to focus on other things in my life. That was my advanced news I mentioned back in September only that it took longer than expected to make that announcement.  And, yes, people still send  me stuff but that will stop, too.

Kokonut Pundit had a good run for 9 1/2 years with over a million hits and the longest continuously running deaf/hh blogsite with the most blogs ever at 2,230 blogs written. I penned many more pages than the book War and Peace book (1,440 pages). As the genius mathematician Andrew Wiles who solved Fermat's Last Theorem once said, "I think I'll stop here."

I think I'll stop here, too.

My advice to my loyal readers?

Watch out for monsters who like to celebrate the passing of deaf/hh people. Watch out for people who support monsters and bullies who will look the other way which will only encourage monsters and bullies to continue their deeds They can be just as bad in some ways. And watch out for those who "lead from behind" and those who talk out of the side of their mouths doing one thing but hypocritically does another. We know who they are.

Next, Carl Schroeder's recent passing is a sad one even though I, at multiple times, disagreed with him during various blogging/vloggin debates over the years such as my most recent debate over Kappa Gamma's salutes. I did not like him much but respected him enough to know the difference. One can disagree and walk away instead of harboring such constant hatred. That is not healthy. Learn to agree to disagree in life and you'll be much better off as a person. RIP, Carl.

Thank you for supporting my blog.

Adios.

Au revoir.

Good bye.

Correct sign for "cochlear implant"

Ever noticed how some deaf people improperly sign "cochlear implant" which resembles closely the sign for "Frankenstein" where one of the bolt sticks out of Frankenstein's neck?

Many do purposely sign "cochlear implant" on the neck because of their bias against cochlear implant rather than correctly signing it.  One can effectively make an argument for or against cochlear implant while signing correctly the sign for "cochlear implant" instead of signing it in an unprofessional manner with such subtlety as a way to mock those with cochlear implants seeing them as "monsters."

Some will defend their signing and say they are "lazy" to sign it correctly. If they actually come up with that excuse then you will know they are not being honest about it.  The cochlear implant goes nowhere near the neck. And they know that.

Proof when voice is more effective than signing....

Or is it?

Well, one person was the Chapter president (Sacramento) of California Association of the Deaf, an organization who pride themselves their strong heritage on using ASL, used his voice instead at a California Senate Health Hearing discussing the AB2072 bill in a roomful of culturally deaf people which would make Alexander G. Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, John Tracy Clinic, Oberkotter Foundation and all of the oral/aural schools around the United States quite proud.




Sign language interpreters were at the hearing to help interpret both voice and sign language.  Yet it's perfectly alright to use your voice, even at Gallaudet University, CSUN, or elsewhere as long as there are interpreters and/or CART services available so that everyone, deaf, hard of hearing and/or hearing can understand what's being said. Tim Riker, former chapter president of CAD, made it perfectly clear on June 23, 2010 at the California Senate Health Hearing that using his voice was wholly acceptable finding it preferable and more effective than signing.  Although one cannot avoid noticing the total irony coming from a chapter president of an organization that exclusively use sign language.

It was perfectly clear that using my voice at Gallaudet University's blog/vlog conference with interpreters and real time captioners available for the audience and for those watching over the internet (it was a live taping) was more effective for me than signing. It was simply due to my preference and communication ease. I discussed one of the topic surrounding the use of technology on whether ASL is in danger of disappearing.




It was perfectly clear when a Gallaudet University Board of Trustee member, Dr. Brenda Brueggemann, used her voice at a Gallaudet University graduation commencement speech was an effective use of her communication preference to the graduating class of 2006  with an inspirational speech but you need to know the true story of why she had to use her voice before you get angry first.

It was perfectly clear that John Fortius, an oral person who does not know sign language, who used his voice at the California Senate Health Hearing was an effective and efficient way of communicating to the assembly members.  Even though, ironically enough, the former chapter president of CAD criticized John (it appears he was talking about John) for having "unintelligible" speech.  Even though there is a complete transcript of John Fortias' speech and that sign language interpreters were clearly interpreting in ASL what John said for the deaf audience in attendance at the Senate Health Hearing.





Thank you, Tim Riker, former California chapter president of Sacramento CAD. Thank you, John Fortias. Thank you Dr. Brenda Brueggemann.

Whatever mode of communication you find most effective and efficient is what really counts.

Not a victim...

Bullying comes in all forms, shapes and sizes. You have bullies who are hearing. You have bullies who are hard of hearing. You have bullies who are deaf. It does not matter who because a bully is a bully whether a kid or an adult. The same is true to form in the cyberworld and it's called cyberbullying (or internet bullying) which is not just done by kids but by adults as well. The goal of cyberbullying is essentially the same for a kid to that of an adult. Bullying is bullying whether done in person or over the internet. The goals are still the same.

There are several ways to commit cyberbullying acts through the internet using emails, videophone, chat rooms, discussion forums, blogging, or video blogging. Cyberbullying can be done anonymously or not. One of the tactics would be the public "hit and run" type by constantly attacking different people over the course of months or years, thus making a name for him or herself. The other kind of tactic would be done in a more sustained effort against one or few individuals that could last for years. The attacking style is usually done in the form of belittling, making false statements or claims, twisting of the words, making vicious and thoughtless comments, calling people names, contacting other people's employers, making veiled threats, making up stories, or even in the extreme wishing people dead. And then you have your enablers who supports a cyberbully either by ignoring or failing to recognize cyberbullying actions and attitudes which only helps continue the vicious cycle of hate.

But a person need not be a victim of cyberbullying only if the person allows it. The first step is to recognize that you're not a victim but instead recognize that the cyberbully needs psychological help. It is the cyberbully who doesn't know how to stop the hate and constant maligning. It is the cyberbully who craves attention or feel the need to have a sense of control over people by being overly vicious, manipulative, and maligning. Once you recognize those negative attributes and psychological needs you then have the power over the cyberbully.  The simplest and most effective way is to fully ignore the perpetrator.  As an adults we have that power.

I've been fortunate as never having been a victim because I have refused to see myself as a victim in any circumstances. I have always recognized it is the perpetrators who have problems, and not me. It is the perpetrators who are ignorant of their bullying ways using their own denials as a cover. Sometimes in an act of contrivance fakes their so-called remorse for their bullying ways when true actions speak louder than words. I just shake my head whenever people who have tried to bully me in the past whether in person or online because I see how sad their actions and attitudes have become knowing that they are the ones who need serious help. Because once a bully always a bully in any form. Their aim has been all about exerting certain "control" over people with their bullying ways but the real secret is that bullies can never see for themselves that they are the ones who are out of control. A denial in perpetual making.

That is exactly how an addict would behave by denying that he or she has a serious problem. Just like when cyberbullying or online bullying becomes an addictive behavior in a never ending but vicious cycle of hate. Your best bet in most cases? Walk away and ignore the cyberbully because you can never reason with an addict who thrives on hate.