Before God parted the Jordan so the Israelites could walk across on dry land, the priests had to step into the water. That step was an act of faith. I wonder if it was difficult for them to take that first step. It is often only the first step that is difficult.

Some Vietnamese Christians walked for several days intent on taking the Gospel to the Churu, a group so remote no missionaries had reached them, the Asia Harvest reported.

When Barb read the words, "Others won't necessarily understand our passion for God's fellowship," she sensed the gentle, conviction of the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Dennis Eenigenburg told what happened when he brought home a note from his elementary school teacher stating he had talked back to her. His frustrated mother recognized her failure to change his behavior.