Everyone has heard the adage, “Hindsight is 20/20.” This is true; looking back we see things more clearly. At the beginning of ministry, it is easy to find yourself very naïve and in tricky situations because of the realities of being a Christian. I realized after several situations how passive I had become in the name of “love.” We all wish things were black and white, but I found that is not always the case. I hope to share some hard realities I have learned in ministry that have helped me understand and persevere.