2 Timothy 3:12

I love it when pastors do not shy away from preaching about the difficulties and challenges of following Christ. I love it even more when those pastors are pastoring my Church... This morning's sermon had me in tears almost all the way through... Ian talked about a faith that isn't "cool" and trendy. He talked about a faith that requires sacrifice and suffering...
Jesus' call is not the easy highway. It's a narrow road, a road less travelled, a road that doesn't always look all that appealing. But what a road it is!! I'll leave you with two versions of the verse that cut me to the heart...

- 2 Timothy 3:12 -

"In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted..." [NIV]

"Anyone who wants to live all out for Christ is in for a lot of trouble; there's no getting around it..." [The Message]