Courage In Faith
vs. conformity
Overcoming fear to say and do what is right
To practice Courage, I will: 
- know the truth
- get help when I am afraid
- support others when they are right
- be willing to stand alone
- help those who are bullied or abused
Everyday Courage
by Rev. Dr. Roger Braun, Retired Methodist Minister, guest columnist
Courage is not only found on a battlefield. It is a characteristic that is needed often in normal living. What does courage look like? In the Bible there is a man by the name of Elijah. He lived 3,000 years ago in the land of Israel. He was a God worshiping man who was being chased by his own people for worshiping only one God. He was fleeing from those that wanted to harm him and he winded up in the desert hiding in a cave.
He was so confused that he cried out to God saying, “O God, I wish you would take my life for I am the only one left in all of Israel who worships you and the people want to harm me.” Responding to this cry for help God spoke to him in the cave saying, “There are hundreds of people in Israel who have not stopped worshiping me. You are not alone and I will never leave you. Now leave this cave and tell all of Israel that I live.” Now, filled with a different kind courage, Elijah did as he was commanded.
Elijah shows us two kinds of courage. Elijah had the courage to admit he needed help. Often the hardest thing to do in life is seeking help from others. When our lives become confusing and full of hurt, it takes courage to admit that help from others is needed, What stops us from being courageous and asking for help is the idea that “I am alone.” You are not alone. Talk to other people and you will discover that other people have gone through what you are going through. You are not alone.
The second kind of courage Elijah had was the courage to continue. He had important things to do. Now, filled with assurance that he was not alone and he was needed, he left his cave and proceeded, with courage, to fulfill his destiny. Courage is a characteristic that you will need for your entire life.
The Links below will take you to Resources you can use in a Christian Faith Based setting
to encourage the Character Quality of Courage.
Our other Pillars have resources that can be adapted for use in a Christian setting.
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Activities
No Matter How You Say It
Curriculum Connections
Teambuilding
Croskey’s Corner
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Power Up with Character
Interview Questions
Adult Business Books
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Quotes
Character All Month Calendar
Related Qualities
Character Holiday Activities
Family Activity (with a printable for sending home to parents)