Taking a stand for what’s right takes courage. If you just go along to get along, well then, you’re really not taking a stand. Taking a stand means believing in something so much that you will stand up for it, protect it, and positively influence others about it.
Many times we are tempted to not stand firm. Why is that? Beyond fear, maybe it’s the desire to avoid conflict. Well yuck, that just creates conflict on your inside because it goes against who you are. That’s not healthy!
It’s never easy to take a courageous stand because there is usually a price to pay. It seems cheaper to just… (more…)