Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.

We all know which one we want to be, but which one are you right now?

From: How You Act To Adversity

"The profoundest changes take place within a very reduced time frame." - 

From: The Devil and Miss Prym by Paulo Coelho

The first time I ever prayed, really prayed, it took less than 5 minutes to move me to do so. I didn't care about God, and would argue with you on any day that He didn't exist. But within 5 minutes, with one phone call, and a dream on the verge of being taken away from me, I had been made a believer before my miracle was given. I prayed for over 4 hours straight. I fell asleep on a plane praying. I woke up from my flight praying. I arrived at my destination praying. And yes, I prayed later that night. Less than 3 days later I went to church for the first time in...I don't know, 5 or 6 years? I really couldn't remember the last time I'd went to church.

That same day I prayed, my miracle was given. It has served as the most profoundest change of my life, my reality, my faith, ever since.

What's your testimony?

From: The Shack by William P. Young

"There are times when you choose to believe something that would normally be considered absolutely irrational. It doesn't mean that it is actually irrational, but it surely is not rational. Perhaps there is suprarationality: reason beyond the normal definitions of fact or data-based logic; something that makes sense only if you can see a  bigger pitucre of reality. Maybe that is where faith fits in."

Or "perhaps this was what it was like to experience a complete psychotic breakdown."

Either way, this is where I hope to challenge your beliefs, ideals, morals, values through the use of books, quotes, questions, and statements. To challenge and change your heart, soul, mind, state of being, and (hopefully) your spirit through the same channels.

This is for those who a) believe, b) want to believe c) dream but never believe. Have faith.

What's your testimony?