b o l d n e s s

life hint: Bold hurts (sometimes).

Matthew 10:34

Following Jesus is not a part-time job.

"Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to turn 'a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law - a man's enemies will be the members of his own household.' Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it."

++ today's top 10 ++

"make a list of the top ten "boldest" people you know. (you can include yourself if you want to.)"

1. Pastor Nelson
2. Jess
3. Nick (guy who helped out w/ CHASE)
4. Viv
5. Von
6. Matt Mopman :P
7. Han
8. CJ
9. Naz
10. Mary

There are many others but these guys never cease to inspire me..amazing people, with amazing drives and focus to bring glory to Him who deserves all of it!

:: j o u r n a l e n t r y ::

Start Here. Okay, so if going down this path with Jesus could get me hurt and get me in trouble, why do it? I'm going to do it because...He went through the most hurt anyone would ever have to go through, got in the most trouble anyone would have to have gotten into, got mocked, ridiculed, accused, spat at, betrayed, abused, tortured, and died for who I am. He loves me that much. 'There ain't no disguisin' the truth"...after I know what Jesus went through, what He did for me, and what He continues to do for me, all persecution is a blessing :) He gives me all the courage I need!

May you be bold in your beliefs and take courage, even if you're put down for what you believe - as in the examples of Daniel, David and Noah. May you be bold in heart, word, and deed.