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D.U.C.E. (a word that also means "Leader" and comes from an Italian tradition according to the Webster Dictionary). This page will expose many leadership issues. D.U.C.E. is also my personal acronym of my own leadership style. Dedication (1 Peter 1:13-16 same as faithfulness), Unity (Ephesians 4:1-8 same as team work), Courage (John 2:13-21 same as mettle), and Enthusiam (1 Corinthians 9:19-27 same as self- motivation and passion).

Courage is one of my most favorite terms. What’s courage? According to the Wikipedia website, Courage is also known as bravery, will, intrepidity, and fortitude. It is the ability to confront fear, pain, risk/danger, uncertainty, or intimidation. Physical courage is also courage in the face of physical pain, hardship, or threat of death, while moral courage is the courage to act rightly in the face of popular opposition, shame, scandal, or discouragement. Social courage is defined by many different standards, but the term is usually referred to when civilians stand up against something that is deemed unjust and evil, knowing that the consequences of their action might lead to their death, injury, or any other negative effect.

People with Passion are people of Courage. These are usually people of few words. People with courage take a stand for what they believe and they stand for the truth. People of courage demonstrate a life that is willing to take risks. Although Courage is associated with military expressions, it is more of a personal conviction (regardless of the duties you embrace). One of the greatest examples of a person with great Courage is our Lord Jesus Christ. He spoke with Courage, He did the unpopular, He took risks, He demonstrated it, He took a stand for the truth, and He was nailed on the cross with it. People with Courage are rare to find now at these days and those who posses this trait are easily criticized.

This is what famous and notable people have said about Courage:

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. ~Winston Churchill

One man with courage makes a majority. ~Andrew Jackson

Courage is fear that has said its prayers. ~Dorothy Bernard

Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear. Except a creature be part coward it is not a compliment to say it is brave. ~Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar, 1894

This is what the Word of God says about Courage:

“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9

“Be of good courage, And he shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope in the Lord.” Psalm 31:24

“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13