Product Description
The New York Times bestselling author and athlete challenges young Christians to find their mission and pursue a bold, bright, fulfilling life.
Do you struggle with self-defeating thoughts? I’m too young. I’m not good at anything. Remember that dumb mistake I made last week? My life doesn’t matter.
If so, you’re not alone. The Enemy wants you to believe you’re here by accident or have nothing to offer. But that’s a lie.
God has a special plan and purpose for your life. Through your interests, talents, and faith, you can make a positive difference in the world right where you are…right now!
Part of the fun is discovering your mission-driven superpowers. While you can’t fix every problem, God can. With His help, you can bring light to a world that has grown dark and cold.
Having a clear impression of your unique, God-given significance provides a sense of purpose that turns an ordinary life into an extraordinary one.
So let’s get started! It’s never too early to step into your mission-possible life.
About the Author
Tim Tebow is a two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first-round NFL draft pick, and former professional baseball player. He is a speaker, a college football analyst with ESPN and the SEC Network, and the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including Shaken, This Is the Day, Mission Possible, and the children’s book Bronco and Friends: A Party to Remember. He is also the founder and leader of the Tim Tebow Foundation (TTF), whose mission is to bring faith, hope, and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. Tim is married to Demi-Leigh Tebow (neìe Nel-Peters), a speaker, influencer, entrepreneur, and Miss Universe 2017. Tim and Demi live in Jacksonville, Florida, with their three dogs, Chunk, Kobe, and Paris.
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Mission Proposal, Mission Purpose
I’ve always believed the mission is greater than the man. —Rick Perry
The Sierra Madre has one of the largest rain forests in the Philippines. Situated on the island of Luzon, this rugged jungle is home to a surviving hunter-gatherer group called the Agta. Several years ago, a team of anthropologists set out to study this Indigenous group of people. The researchers were curious to learn more about how the Agta valued the members of their tribe based on their individual contributions. They discovered that out of all the different trades and talents these people possessed, including fishing and cooking, the people the Agta held in highest regard were storytellers. Imagine that! The folks who spun tales had a higher status than those who literally brought home the bacon (and the snacks and drinks).
But most of us love a good story, don’t we? Stories matter. They keep us entertained. They can carry on family traditions through generations. Stories can engage and inspire a single life or go on to change thousands.
When I began to think about how to propose to my then girlfriend, Demi, I knew it had to be a great story. I wanted to offer my future bride an experience that she would never forget, one that would make butterflies flutter in her stomach each time she retold it. Okay, fine, and maybe, just maybe, there was smidgen of ego in my motivation. I wanted to be the awesome fiancé who crushed this monumental task. (What can I say? I’m a competitive guy, even with myself.)
There were three things this story had to have: special people, a beautiful location, and the element of surprise. The goal was to have a mission-possible mission proposal for the girl of my dreams.
The ring had to come from Africa, my bride’s homeland. I met with a jeweler who recommended an “internally flawless diamond,” which is exactly what it sounds like. It was also responsibly sourced and had a story of its own—how and where it was discovered and the detailed processes it underwent to be crafted—recorded in a beautifully designed book.
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