Chase the Lion

Since breaking the news of our new adventure, I can't tell you how many people have asked us why we're going to Seoul. It's been challenging to articulate exactly what's going on in our hearts and lives that has brought us to this point.

Mark Batterson in his book, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, probably sums up best where we are. I realize this paragraph sounds like a bunch of cliches, but the core is to risk, trust, and have faith in the pursuit of God that will be wild and rewarding on so many levels.

"Quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. Grab life by the mane. Set God-sized goals. Pursue God-ordained passions. Go after a dream that is destined to fail without divine intervention. Keep asking questions. Keep making mistakes. Keep seeking God. Stop pointing out problems and become part of the solution. Stop repeating the past and start creating the future. Stop playing it safe and start taking risks. Expand your horizons. Accumulate experiences. Consider the lilies. Enjoy the journey. Find every excuse you can to celebrate everything you can. Live like today is the first day and last day of your life. Don’t let what’s wrong with you keep you from worshipping what’s right with God. Burn sinful bridges. Blaze a new trail. Criticize by creating. Worry less about what people think and more about what God thinks. Don’t try to be who you’re not. Be yourself. Laugh at yourself. Quit holding out. Quit holding back. Quit running away. Chase the lion"