The voting is closed. The charities we’ll give free advertising too will be announced on Monday, November 16.

So a few weeks ago I decided to give the biggest banner away free to a charity of your choice. The response was overwhelming and I was not prepared for the number of charities that were nominated. So I’ve expanded the idea to include 2 instead of 1.

Here is the charities we’re voting on with links to their sites so you can check them out before you vote:

amanikids.org

ggcckenya.com

xxxchurch.org

stophungernow.org

tradeasone.com

love146.org

twloha.org

nothingbutnets.net

compassion.com

worldvision.org

charitywater.org

The big banner for the month of November is going to go to another charity I’ve decided to partner with on something that is crazy. More on that Monday.

Thanks for helping us doing something bigger than us on Stuff Christians Like.

Jon

A few weeks ago, I bumped into a problem that’s plagued me for years, if not decades.

Was it deodorant related? No, but thank you for asking. I am well aware of that issue. I’m Old Spice Red Zone all the way but fear I might have beaten it. Is that possible? Is it possible that my body has bested that deodorant and I need to move on to something else? I can’t wear Axe body spray in large part due to the countless semi-clothed ladies who uncontrollably throw themselves at you the minute you drench your skin in something named “Swagger.” I’m running out of deodorant options, and I’m not kidding. I was probably one of the only people who packed deodorant in the backpack they wore around the Catalyst Conference. Bible? Sure everybody had that. Notebook? Without a doubt. Deodorant? I had it. But that wasn’t the issue that came up …

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Unless you live outside of the United States, never follow college football or currently attend Florida State, you are required by Christian law to root for University of Florida quarterback, Tim Tebow.

I’m sorry if you disagree with me. I don’t write the laws. I just distribute them when they are dropped off on my doorstep by a pure white dove named Cornelius who works for the Southern Baptist Convention. The stories I could tell about the adventures me and that bird have found ourselves in. Wow! Another day, another day.

If you’ve never heard of him, Tim Tebow is the quarterback for the highly ranked Florida Gators and more importantly, a huge fan of God. His willingness to spread the name of Christ through the vehicle of football is honestly really cool and I am not just saying that because he could crush me like a grape while I flailed my tender writer hands around like a helicopter in self defense.

I dig Tim Tebow.

In fact I dig him so much that I am going to offer him a few words of wisdom for free. I know, I know, I’m a giver.

Here’s some advice for any famous Christian athlete:

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A couple of weeks ago I asked everyone what they would like to ask David Crowder. He agreed to answer some questions from Stuff Christians Like. Ya’ll asked some great questions. Here are the six I am sending to his people. If your question is on here email me with your mailing address and “Crowder” in the subject line and I’ll make sure you get a copy of the band’s new CD, “Church Music.” David will pick three of the questions to answer and then I’ll post his response. Thanks for making the conversation so fun.

Gina Ballerina

How do you deal with it when you don’t feel particularly close to God, or even are mad at Him, and you have to play a concert?

@brodave872

What is the strangest place you’ve found inspiration for song or creative idea? Your mashed potatoes? Pocket lint that resembles the face of Jesus? An exceptionally good burrito?

Mary

I would ask how high he scored on the “How Metrosexual Are You Because You’re A Worship Pastor” quiz.

James

Do you ever get tired of leading worship and want to be led? And where or what do you to get that refreshment? I wonder this about our worship leader since it seems that he is always leading at our church and the Sundays that he isn’t there its because he is leading someplace else. I would imagine it would be even more difficult for you.

Thad

If you could make an album without regard to commercial/CCM/fanbase expectation, what would it sound like? In other words, you could indulge every personal creative motif at your disposal.

@justinwithafro

You’re in a metal cage death match with you, Mac Powell, Chris Tomlin, Soul Glow Activator, Matt Redman, Matt Thiessen and Reese Rooper. Who comes out alive?

John Scheepers

As a “Christian celebrity” (I know that title stinks but there is some truth in it), whose first devotion is to Christ and not your own press, how do you maintain your integriy, humility and godliness and keep the focus on Christ, in the face of the hype from Christian media and fans?

A few weeks ago I went to a worship event. Midway through, one of the speakers got up and told the crowd to get on their feet. The crowd obliged and for a few minutes the speaker talked while we all stood listening.

Unfortunately, he forgot to release us from our foot bondage.

The “go ahead and sit down” never came. We waited patiently and it just didn’t happen. Have you ever experienced that? If not, I want you to be prepared. I want you to be ready. So let’s break down what goes through your head when you find yourself marooned on your feet in the middle of church …

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