Francis Chan, in his book, Letters to the Church, talks about the Church in Iraq. In order to join the church there, one must sign an agreement that they are willing to lose property, family, freedom, and even their own life… and the church in Iraq is growing! Losing everything for Jesus is a very real possibility in Iraq and many other countries. Would we, in America, be willing to make such a commitment? I want to say, “Yes! I’m willing to risk it all for Jesus!” And in reality, I’m struggling with giving up sweets for Lent. Really? I’m willing to give it all up and yet the temptation to sneak a cookie or a piece of chocolate is almost too much for me. We have so much available to us in Am