Courage to Obey is a book that offers its readers a more positive view of an often-misunderstood word. She reminds us that when we are motivated by love--God's infallible love--we can make a positive, lasting impact, one person at a time. In a world where we search for power and control, the thoughts shared in this book will show how we may run the risk of evading the very thing that God had in mind from the beginning, which is to experience true freedom though obedience. Phyllis shares some of her experiences as she has traveled through this journey we call life, with some practical ways in which we can follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit and watch what beauty unfolds when we simply have the courage to obey. Phyllis J. Bradley is someone that is ever willing to serve others in any capacity God leads her in ministry and in pastoral counseling. I have known her to be an astute woman of high caliber and I trust that you will be able to witness this through her writings. Journey with this author as she shares with us experiences from her heart and soul concerning the importance of obedience to His voice. "Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice and to hearken than the fat of rams" ( I Samuel 15:22 KJV). It is with great pleasure that I endorse these writings and am certain that every reader will be richly inspired and blessed by her words of wisdom. Overseer Dr. Melveena D. Edwards Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)