What is being brave for God, really?   Is it doing big things in big places? Is it conjuring up some hidden self-empowerment to step out boldly and brashly? For the past few years, I’ve been listening to all the voices that shout “to achieve your dreams for God you need to build your platform. Be seen. Be heard. Be an influencer.” Certainly, God calls some of his followers to big platforms which require big bravery. But you know what? They started with being brave in the ordinary. Billy Graham first preached at small churches and on city street corners before ever reaching millions through radio and crusades. Elisabeth Elliot first ministered in the jungles of Ecuador before speaking and writing nationally. Mother Teresa left her order to live among the poorest of Continue Reading