Christ Church Stories

Josh Landen Josh Landen

When Faithfulness Comes at a Cost

What should we expect when we choose to follow Jesus? This blog explores Christ's surprising promise to those persecuted for righteousness. Discover why faithfulness sometimes brings opposition, how to respond with joy rather than bitterness, and why the eternal promises of God's kingdom make following Jesus worth the cost.

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Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

The Cost of Discipleship: Loving Jesus Above Comfort

The Christian life isn't defined by avoiding suffering but by loving Jesus enough that no sacrifice compares to knowing Him. When Christ becomes our first love, faithfulness becomes more valuable than comfort, and His glory shines even through our weakness.

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