Ever felt steadfast about something you knew was right, but it seemed you were the only one holding to your standards?  Ever been ridiculed or isolated for doing the "right" thing?  Ever known abandonment or rejection for making decisions that you knew were God-issued and righteous?  I have.  It is sometimes hurtful to see friends or even family walk away and perhaps not even consider your reasons or contemplate a different perspective.  Because Christianity is faith-based in nature, it is not unusual for others to disagree or even disdain the decisions we make, simply because our only "proof" or reason is because "the Bible tells us so."  That often is not enough for an unbeliever to understand, much-less agree with.  Faith in something, or in the case of Christians, someONE, is not necessarily an easy thing - especially for those needing hard evidence.  

In my heart and experiences, I have found the Bible, history and a strong longing for purpose and love to be evidence enough to simply leap headlong into the deep end of eternal God.  I have made a choice to commit to forever with the God who cared enough to pay a great price for me.  If you don't believe the story, I am sorry.  It is the greatest love story ever and offers everything in return for a simple decision to believe!  I will not turn back.  In these trying days it seems there is a greater line in the sand than ever.  We must make decisions concerning eternity.  Will you embrace God's amazing grace or walk away, perhaps with the crowd who fears rejection and isolation?  I choose this day to stand.