Throughout God's Word we meet men and women, who finding their strength in the Lord, rose up with unusual courage to conquer uncommon challenges. Christians throughout history have taken hold of their examples in one hand and the promises of God in the other and likewise attempted great things for God in the power of His might. The fifty devotions in this book draw from the principles of God's Word that ignite our faith and deepen our courage in the Lord. Featuring ten different Bible characters and intertwining the stories of courageous Christians from the annals of history, these devotions will encourage and inspire you to courageously embrace God's call on your life and conquer obstacles in the power of His name. Paul Chappell is the senior pastor of the Lancaster Baptist Church and president of West Coast Baptist College in Lancaster, California. His biblical vision has led the church to become one of the most dynamic independent Baptist churches in the nation, and his Christ-centered leadership philosophy has become a model for hundreds of future leaders. He has been married to his wife, Terrie, since 1980 and is the father of four married children who are all serving in Christian ministry.