1 Peter 2:18-21

"For God is pleased when, conscious of his will, you patiently endure unjust treatment. Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are..."

Do you have this kind of courage? Jackie Robinson demonstrated true courage when he handled himself in an exemplerary manner when becoming the first black to play pro baseball in the major leagues.

"For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God."

Inspirational illustration of 1 Peter 2:19 niv -- For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God.

Inspirational illustration of 1 Peter 2:19 -- For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God.

"Dear Disciple, Life sometimes is not fair. If you have any doubts about that, just remember what you celebrate when you take part in Communion. My..."

"Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as an excuse to do evil. Live as servants of God. Show respect for all people: Love the brothers and...."

Who do you need to be like Jesus? It's so hard to be Christ-like; we want everyone else to do it.

How do we get past our dislike? Alan Smith reminds us that we can overcome the problems of dislike and proximity, uncomfortability and familiarity through love in very practical steps.

What can watching kid games tell us about Jesus? Some may think that the kid games Somon Says and Red Light, Green Light show how to live the Christian life. I think Follow the Leader is better.

What do you have do every day if you become a Christian? What would Jesus do? What would Jesus not do? Tell everyone about Jesus. These are the things that determine what Christians do in their daily life.

Nik Wallenda walking a tightrope in Chicago was not the most inspirational walk I have seen. Watching an old man cross the street with his walker taught me about following Jesus in this world.

Are you willing to suffer if it spreads the Gospel? We must be ready to suffer; our brothers and sisters all around the world are and have!