Our family has some audacious dreams. You know, things like being able to bring our children up as successful human beings. But, we also tend to dream about other things: like bagging a trophy elk, creating an amazing ballet, writing great novels of enduring-value, or changing the world from a stage, a classroom, or a ball field.

Some of the ideas we throw around the dining room table seem pretty far out there for a family who grew up in a town of 1500 people. But, we’ve always believed we can do anything God sets before us.

The root of all our dreams is the same. We want to make the world a better place. To ease suffering. To raise hope. To shine light and to scatter salt. To make sure everyone we encounter feels the breath of God that created us, rescued us, and made us victorious.

And we simply aren’t bothered by our small beginnings. We figure if we make ourselves available, God will use us with one person or a zillion. It doesn’t matter to us which He does.

One reason we believe God can do big things with small-town people is because of  King David. You know the guy. Little shepherd boy. Killed a giant. Ruled a nation.

King David is still famous 4000 years later. So famous that the secular press uses his story to describe any epic struggle. And here is the kicker. Most of King David’s exploits took place within twenty miles of his home.

So, I’m a believer in audacious dreams.

How about you?