Other than “am I called to be an intercessor?” one of the most common topics we deal with from believers has to do with suffering.  Suffering for the faith vs suffering because of our flesh is a differential most believers do not quite comprehend. In this next teaching on 1 Thessalonians, I will discuss the some of those differences along with the importance of preparing for the eventuality that suffering for our faith is a beautiful part of the refining work of the Gospel.