Through Strife to Victory: Chapter 15 – Through Strife to Victory

As teenagers we sang with all the enthusiasm we could muster: The fight is on, O be not weary, Be strong and in His might hold fast. With banners gleaming, with colors streaming, Well bear the victors crown at last. Little did we realize all that would be involved in heeding the admonition of Christ: “Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” (Rev. 2:10) In the early years of our existence we were branded as a sect, followers of a man and riding a certain hobby...