One of the topics I enjoy reading and learning about is church history, including the stories of martyrs—witnesses who gave up everything for the sake of Jesus Christ. Their stories challenge me to live for Jesus and remind me that He is the only One worth living and dying for. As I read of their lives, I ask the question, “Do I love Jesus this much? Is He truly this precious to me?” We don’t know what the future holds, but there’s certainly a possibility that it may hold suffering. Reading of those who suffered for the sake of Christ can help us to put our troubles in perspective. It…