Jesus said, "Tribulation or persecution arises because of the word" (Matthew 13:21, NKJV). This implies, while everyone has troubles, committed Christians have them for different reasons. "Because of the word" means we are learning God's Word, living it, and spreading its saving light. "Christian difficulties" are adversities Satan sends to destroy our faith and usefulness to God. Yet God permits them to build Christian character-if we respond...