Life is rarely a smooth road … and good thing it’s not. Experiencing difficulty and defeat is actually a life positive. These trials help us discover wisdom, strength and how to unlock our God-given potential. Scripture offers a full curriculum of life lessons – if we pay attention. Quentin Schultze, Emeritus Professor of Communications at Calvin University, knew Jean Shepherd, who wrote the classic holiday movie, “A Christmas Story.” He interprets the film’s lessons in Christianity, and how we can learn from them.