a phrase she learned from well-known Christian speaker Heidi Baker. "For me it is about listening to the Lord's promptings. Not being too busy in all the running around to stop and listen to a person or extend a helping hand or a smile." Basically, looking for anything brilliant. In her own words: Faith to me means [community / hope / food / sacrifice / art / etc] ... Taking God out for a spin. What I mean by that is ... Instead of simply staying in "first gear" all the time (being cautious, safe), I like giving God free reign and having him "bump up" the ride of my life. It means living audaciously, stupendously, risk-taking all the time. It means becoming a "thin place" or a portal between heaven and earth, wherein the supernatural and the miraculous are normal, everyday occurrences. It means the cyclical continuous flow of worship from my heart to the Father as He pours out His adoration upon me. It means reeking of His love to everyone I meet. As one of my modern day heroes Bill Johnson says, "No one is safe from a blessing wherever you are." Literally, allowing here on earth what exists in heaven -- love, joy, peace, healing, restoration, hope. Creating spaces for God to manifest His goodness. It means taking the moment to pray for the woman limping by the side of the swimming pool and watching her eyes well up in tears as she is overwhelmed by