“It’s normal to shy away from pain, hard conversations, difficult choices, and sacrifices. Yet, when we routinely choose comfort, shortcuts, and a shallow faith because “God just wants me to be happy,” well, that’s horse manure. Comfort isn’t the goal. Obedience is, and I know that’s a horrible marketing strategy. But routinely choosing our own comfort over Christ is an invitation to be cast; off-balance, panicked, and flailing in desperation.”