Actress Candace Cameron Bure, known best for playing D.J. in the television series Full House, has never tried to hide her faith in Hollywood. “For me, my faith is who I am and I carry that with me wherever I go,” she says. “I don’t think of it in terms of ‘I have to live it out, or act this way or that.’ I’m just myself.”

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.

Romans 15:13

When Bure appeared on Dancing with the Stars, she found parallels between performing on the show and her faith. Bure’s partner, Mark Ballas, asked her to give 100 percent all of the time, even during rehearsals. For an actress who was used to doing that only when the camera was filming, the request proved a challenge. Bure said, “I thought, ‘Wow, isn’t that like our Christian walk?’ It’s so easy to say, ‘God, I’m giving you 50 to 80 percent,’ and that’s pretty good. But the Bible says God wants all of you, 100 percent of the time – the good stuff and bad stuff, too.”

As you spend time with the Lord, remember to thank Him for those who are shining lights for Him in American culture. Pray also for boldness and courage for those Christian leaders serving in Washington D.C.

Recommended Reading: Colossians 1:1-8