Be Bold, Be Brave. “What is the most important quality for a minister to have?” “That’s easy,” said the candidate for ordination, “bravery.” The chair of the interviewing committee was taken aback. “Bravery?” she asked. “Why is bravery important? What about faith? What about hope? What about love?” “Well,” said the candidate, “I think faith is a kind of bravery. I think hope is a kind of courage. And, I think love – real love – requires an incredible amount of fortitude. “I see,” said the...
