Hearing the Voice of Adventure

On February 13 of this year I read a devotion by Max Lucado called The Voice of Adventure.  Here's the text...  There is a rawness and a wonder to life.  Pursue it.  Hunt for it. Sell out to get it.  Don't listen to the whines of those who have settled for a second rate life and want you to do the same so they won't feel guilty.  Your goal is not to live long; it's to live.  Jesus says the options are clear.  One one side there is the voice of safety.  You can build a fire in the hearth, stay inside, and stay warm and dry and safe... Or you can hear the voice of adventure -- God's adventure.  Instead of building a fire in your hearth, build a fire in your heart.  Follow God's impulses.  ADOPT THE CHILD.  Move overseas.  Teach the class.  Change careers.  Run for office.  Make a difference.  Sure it isn't safe, but what is?  From He Still Moves Stones by Max Lucado.  

As of today, March 10, 2009, David and I have officially signed up to adopt a little boy from Russia.  The history of this decision is long - I will share it with you on another day.  We just wanted you to pray for all of us as we take this adventure - especially big sisters Abi and Honor.  They are telling everyone in sight and are thrilled...