You wouldn't sit a test and then study for it. So why do we wait for a crisis to hit before we start building our faith? In Week 2 of our 'More' series, we tackle the illusion of control. Through a vulnerable personal story and the incredible testimony of a young man facing terminal cancer, we explore what it actually means to have a foundation of faith. Discover the difference between 'belief' and 'assurance,' and learn how a heavenly perspective changes how we handle earthly pain.Key Takeaways: 🛑 The Crisis Trap: Why running to God after the disaster isn't a sustainable strategy . ⚓ Pillar 1 - Belief: Developing an absolute conviction that God is who He says He is . 👑 Pillar 2 - Assurance: Gaining a heavenly perspective that changes how we view earthly suffering . ⚔️ The Armor: How to fight back when the enemy tells you God has abandoned you . Chapter Markers: 00:00 - The $9 Kmart Watch (Finding Contentment) 02:31 - The True or False Quiz (Doing Things Backwards) 04:41 - The Crisis: My Journal Entry from 11 Years Ago 08:39 - Why We Wait for the Storm to Build Our Faith 10:49 - Pillar 1: Faith as Belief (Conviction) 13:23 - Pillar 2: Faith as Assurance (Eternity) 14:41 - Paul's Perspective on Suffering (2 Corinthians 11) 17:27 - The Incredible Story of Dylan Mandel 22:06 - The Armour of God & Fighting the Enemy