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S3E1: The Target on Our Back: Embracing Struggle in the Christian Life.

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 If you’ve ever felt like the moment you committed your life to Jesus, the battles intensified—temptations grew stronger, trials multiplied, and doubts assailed you—this message is for you. We’ll explore why Satan targets those who pose a threat to his kingdom, how struggles with temptations and passions often ramp up as we draw closer to God, and why these very struggles are a profound blessing in disguise. We’ll draw wisdom from Scripture, particularly the Book of James, and hear from the Christian saints, desert fathers, and monks who’ve illuminated this path for centuries. My prayer is that by the end, you’ll be comforted, encouraged, and equipped to see your battles not as failures, but as signs of your growing victory in Christ. So, settle in, open your Bibles, and let’s journey together from the dawn of understanding to the doctrine that sustains us.