i'm a skeptic. i challenge the status quo. i have a hard time settling for processes that have been used for decades just because they ... work. there are a lot of things about me that don't make sense. and since i don't discriminate, i question those things too.

but this is where it gets tricky.

faith. spirituality. God.

there are a few things i would die for. but probably the most dominant theme is the freedom or liberation of others (very broad topic but can range from economic development in the third world to human trafficking to education for children).

that's noble right? it makes me seem like a hero or something ... like a modern day joan of arc if we were going to get real epic. but what if someone asked why i would risk my life for someone else's freedom?

i could be relatively normal and say it's because i am an activist or that i believe in equality or human rights. that would be very politically correct of me in this election year (and quite trendy).

but what if i said it's because i believe i was created to be a voice of hope? what if i said that i believe Jesus died so that everyone (not just privileged americans) could live a life more abundant? what if i actually said that my motivation is found in the love of Christ?

i sound like a crazy person. honestly. anyone who doesn't believe in God would think i had just drank the koolaid (if you know what i mean). even i think it sounds ridiculous! that some dude back in the day had the power to die and bring life to humanity if we decided to follow him. i get how ludicrous that sounds. i do.

so here's my philosophy ... this week :) people are searching. they're searching for something to belong to ... something that actually works. and a sudden life change isn't going to cut it for people. they want to know that it lasts.

the secret ... lead a compelling life. people may actually get desperate enough to want to know your secret. but until they give you permission to speak into their life ... you're not allowed to act like a crazy person.