The Gospel frees us to speak honestly about the reality of pain, confident that nothing is riding on our ability to cope with or fend off suffering. — Tullian Tchividjian
The call of the gospel is for the church to implement the victory of God in the world through suffering love. — N. T. Wright
So don't be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, or of me His prisoner. Instead, share in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God. — Anonymous
It seems to me that doubt is worse than trial. I had sooner suffer any affliction than be left to question the gospel or my own interest in it. — Charles Spurgeon