Football, Fathers, & Sons

If God is not a Broncos fan then
why are sunsets orange and blue? 

It’s Super Bowl week! If you’re a Seattle Seahawk fan you may not want to read this blog. I recently became a genuine fan of the Seattle Seahawks because of this video.

I am, however, enthusiastically and passionately cheering for the Denver Broncos to win the Super Bowl because God is also a Bronco Fan. If God is not a Broncos fan then why are sunsets orange and blue?

Seattle Seahawks fans, sunsets are what the rest of the world sees at just before nightfall. If it is raining, like it typically does in Seattle 352 day a year, it is difficult to see the sunset. But, trust me, the most beautiful sunsets are orange and blue. NOTE: This paragraph was playful sarcasm and not to be taken seriously. One should wisely make disclaimers about paragraphs with playful sarcasm during Super Bowl week. I do know that you are aware of what is this experience called a sunset. Calm down. Simmer down now. Breathe. Again, more sarcasm. Pastor don't often get to express their sarcasm in print form. Its' been nice for me.

I don’t really think God has preference about who wins the Super Bowl but I do think He is often ignored by people who have re-imagined NFL devotion into a form of distracting, if not destructive, idolatry. I enjoy watching football, but it’s only football. The game can teach many helpful character strengths – teamwork, discipline, hard work ethic, courage, etc. - but it’s only football. It can teach other detrimental things like blaming others, finding fault, how to use profane language when you are angry, etc.. As was once mentioned, if you don’t make football an idol, it can be enjoyed immensely. Make football an idol and it can control you like every idol does.

But wait a minute, you thought this blog was about familiy ministry? You’re right. It is. So on to more important matters. Let’s talk about the Denver Bronco future hall of fame quarterback, Danny Manning’s father, Archie Manning.

I know you’re busy, I know that you don’t have time to watch a free movie that is filled spot on truth about the importance of fatherhood. But if you did, I would want you to watch the one below.

If you are a father, and if have a son who is old enough to watch this with you, the Seattle Seahawks clip and The Book of Manning below would be a perfect way to prepare for the Super Bowl.

Here is the preview of “The Book of Manning.” The full length (1 hour and 15 minute) movie is below:

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“The Book of Manning” The full length (1 hour and 15 minute) movie.

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