Twenty years ago, my wife and I were vacationing in Estes Park, Colorado, and had breakfast in a coffee shop. It was empty except for four men at another table. One was mocking Christianity; in particular, the resurrection of Christ. He went on and on about what a stupid teaching that was.  

I could feel the Lord asking me: "Are you going to let this go unchallenged?" However, I was thinking, But I don't even know these guys. He's bigger than me. He's got cowboy boots on and looks tough. I was agitated and frightened about doing anything. But I knew I had to stand for Jesus.  

Finally, I told Susan to pray. I took my last drink of water and went over and challenged him. With probably a squeaky voice, I said, "I've been listening to you, and you don't know what you're talking about!"  

I did my best to give him a flying rundown of the proofs for the resurrection. He was speechless, and I was half dead. I must have shaken for an hour after that. But I had to take a stand.  

We cannot remain anonymous in our faith forever. God has a way of flushing us out of our quiet little places, and when he does we must be ready to speak for him. 1 Peter 3:15 says, "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have."

Lee Eclov, Vernon Hills, Illinois