Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar? Brace yourself for pain! Your fingertips are going to hurt - maybe even bleed! That is, until you develop calluses.

Do you want to train to run a half marathon? Then brace yourself for pain! Your muscles and joints will ache. But after a few weeks (or months) you'll be able to run 5 miles without wanting to die.

Do you want to be a stronger Christian? Be careful what you wish for! There is one way to grow in your faith, and that is through adversity and suffering...

But fear not! God gives you some pretty great promises to hold onto while you experience your spiritual growing pains. Listen to this week's sermon to learn more.