I asked Ellie Walker what faith is; she replied “proactive hope.”

Crossing sand dunes hoping for an oasis.

Studying hoping to learn.

Going to the doctor hoping for a cure.

Attending scool hoping for better employment.

Speaking hoping the other person is listening.

Starting a family hoping it will be a happy one.

Kneeling in prayer hoping that God is listening and cares.

Forsaking sin hoping for a changed heart.

Living hoping God can fix mortal errors.

Faith is proactive hope.