Moved to action

there are many times where people write about their experiences with a veiled admonishment to perform a certain activity that the writer expects us to undertake.

but oftentimes, when somebody explains their experience it is designed to encourage us to action AND explain the steps they took along the way -- sort of as a guidebook in the event that we are willing to do the same thing(s).

now, most of us don't like being told what to do, expecially if it's from a do-gooder who is touting their own goodness. but there are tons of examples where people simply are moved to action and -- in the event others are interested in the same path -- want to provide information to help others along the same way. this is one such piece:

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20100102/ARTICLES/1021001/1101/LIVING?Title=Commentary-Everyone-is-called-to-consider-adoption

this column, by a pastor in SC, will help serve as a guidebook for his hopeful adoption of an orphan. he explains it from a Biblical perspective, and will offer a periodic explanation of how he and his wife work their way through the adoption process. for those of you seeking to adopt, this might offer some guidance.