Golden Shields

Like every other angsty Christian teenager in the 90’s, I wanted faith strong enough to stand undaunted before a firing squad.

We were listening to “Jesus Freak” and “Consuming Fire,” inviting our friends to “see you at the pole,” and our budding faith was ready to stand, to go, and to fight- for Jesus.

My Jesus has stayed the same, but now, I wonder if I have faith strong enough to trust Him for patience when I’m mad or endurance when I’m tired of diapers, laundry, and dishes.

I had t...