A MAN OF FAITH AND INSPIRATION.

This evening I had a privilege of seeing one of America's most respected Football coaches face to face. This guy is not only known for his winning tactics on the football field, but also for his deep faith in Lord. One would wonder if there is an connection between sports and faith, let alone American Football. Tony Dungy, unlike most born again christian understands the saying that, "No man put the light under the table" Tony has used his celebrity life to reach a lot of people whom organized religion had long forgotten. "Football fans"

Anybody who has never seen football a fanatics does not know the meaning of the word.I have never been a soccer fan myself, but having lived in Bulawayo for almost all of my life , I can assure you that, I know what soccer a fan is. People go to extremes in support of their home team Highlanders, "Bosso Tshilamoya", Umantengwane". Given such a scenario, one would imagine the number of people who throng soccer stadiums every Sunday afternoon.Football fans are like that too. They are very faithful to their teams, come rain snow or sunshine. They worship they team, and are devoted followers. Some of them might not be able to see the door of the church in their lifetime.

It is in this regard that the ministry of Tony Dungy has tremendously imparted the football world in America.He has a lot informal ministries from Orphans to prison as well as giving Godly counsel to football players. He also promotes family and fatherhood in the community. His influence extends even to the business community.Having lead the Indianapolis Colts Football team to a historic Championship in 07,Tony remains humble and down to earth.

Needless to mention that the man has broken a lot of records as both a player and a coach. He has written three inspirational books. I had the opportunity to take one of our kids to have him sign his auto graph,Dare to be Uncommon.He has penetrated the football and shone the light to young black and white males, many of them coming from dysfunctional families. Dungy, who finally left the football world as a coach, says he is waiting on the Lord for the next move.