Thinking back, I have always been a Christian activist.  I never prayed for God to make me like this. I just realized that I was a daughter of the King of the Universe; so stepping out in faith – even in the face of adversity, came very naturally to me.

Was I a bit nervous?  Of course!  But that feeling would finally dissipate when I realized that the Lord was with me – strengthening me.

Our kids grew up in the 1980’s. Public schools were not as bad as they are now, but they were certainly not welcoming to anything “Christian.”  I remember the day that a notice came home from school  in November.

The notice said:  “Parents – we would like to extend the opportunity for you to come  and share the spirit of your holiday.”  I immediately discerned that they were not speaking of Christmas. They were opening the way for other…