Increasingly, in the times we're living in, it's not popular to be a Christian. As Christians we can easily get discouraged by just how hard it is to live out our faith in a world hostile to Christian ideas. However, trials and difficulties are a normal part of the Christian experience, and we need to be aware of what can knock us off course -- and be prepared to go through the difficulties, rather than let the problems we face overwhelm us or destroy our faith.