I keep thinking about the sermon that Pastor Roger gave this past Sunday...He called it "Courageous Faith". Most things make me think of Tess and our journey,the kids left behind,my calling to do more, and Stephne and Harry's everyday reality in Soddo...that's what I call courageous faith!!
We learned this about Courageous Faith...
1. It brings life...we brought a better life to Tess through our faith...Stephne and Harry bring it everyday to the hundreds of kids and people they help...
2.It takes risks...that speaks for itself...the journey we are on is all about faith and risk...think about the missionaries on the front line helping these kids...they risk their own family everyday!
3. It stand firm against opposition...when I think about how many people questioned our adoption...especially my own mom!! the 3 years we waited for our daughter...the countless "maybe it 's not meant to be"...we need to stand firm against the opposition if we know we are doing the right thing
4.It overcomes hardships...having courageous faith helps overcome the inevitable hardships that are part of life...especially when you go outside the comfort zone...hardships abound!!
As we plan our mission trip for next year I am comforted by the notion of courageous faith...God has put us on this path and so he will meet us with this courageous faith to help us through...I am not by nature a very courageous person...do not let that stop you!!
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Thanks for the encouragement! We have decided to return to Ethiopia to adopt a little boy. Of course, we are struggling with fear and we wish our faith was more courageous!
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