Heroes are defined by those who stand against them and those who stand with them. They are also defined by the battles they face.

God raises up individuals with certain gifts and abilities to lead His Church. These “called” leaders must meet certain requirements and are given certain responsibilities.

God raises up individuals with certain gifts and abilities to lead His Church. These “called” leaders must meet certain requirements and are given certain responsibilities.

Suffering is in general part of the human condition and as Christians it can come at us from many different outlets

Suffering is in general part of the human condition and as Christians it can come at us from many different outlets

Peter is giving survival instructions to those who make up the Church. He is basically instructing us not to be overcome by the dark days and circumstances in which we live but to stay focused on what we have been called to do.

Peter is giving survival instructions to those who make up the Church. He is basically instructing us not to be overcome by the dark days and circumstances in which we live but to stay focused on what we have been called to do.

Living for Jesus is not easy. In order for us to bear suffering and persecution we must arm ourselves. However we do not arm ourselves with worldly weapons; we arm ourselves with the mind of Christ. But what does it mean to arm our self with the mind of Jesus Christ?

Living for Jesus is not easy. In order for us to bear suffering and persecution we must arm ourselves. However we do not arm ourselves with worldly weapons; we arm ourselves with the mind of Christ. But what does it mean to arm our self with the mind of Jesus Christ?

How should we defend ourselves when faced with persecution? Or how should we react while facing persecution?