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All My Trials, Lord
Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 16, 2015 (message contributor)
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1. Jesus Gives Us Comfort
Contributed on Feb 16, 2015
Jesus turns trouble into triumph.
You know how it is when you hear a song for the first time? You know, a song that really grabs you? The first time I ever heard “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” I was in seminary. I wasn’t married, so I was living in the men’s dorm. I recall that it was a spring afternoon. ...read more
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2. Jesus Gives Us Peace
Contributed on Feb 23, 2015
Jesus' answer to your fears is the presence of the triune God in your life -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
I always like to go on record as saying, “I don’t believe in luck; I believe in providence.” And, as it turns out, by God’s providence, I have been very lucky in love! I am married to the woman of my dreams, the heart of my heart, and the love of my life. Jan is beautiful ...read more
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3. Jesus Gives Us Love
Contributed on Mar 6, 2015
How is God glorified? By the fruit we bear. And how do we bear fruit? By abiding in Jesus. He is the vine; we are the branches. Apart from him we can do nothing. No root, no fruit.
THERE IS A STORY told about a young pastor, fresh out of seminary, who was to give his first sermon to his new congregation. He had graduated with honors, and everybody who knew him was sure that he was on a fast track to notoriety as a great preacher. His congregation watched as he entered the ...read more
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4. Jesus Gives Us Truth
Contributed on Mar 9, 2015
The Holy Spirit tells us the truth. He tells us the truth about sin (the sin of unbelief), about righteousness (in Jesus), and about judgment.
WHAT JESUS IS DOING here is: He is consoling his disciples. This is the last night before his death, and he tells them that he is gong away. And, of course, they are sad. But he reassures them. He tells them that his departure is for their good. “It is to your advantage that I go ...read more
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5. Jesus Gives Us Joy
Contributed on Mar 16, 2015
Whatever you're going through, Jesus will get you through.
“HOW LONG CAN YOU STAY under water without coming up for air?” That was the challenge my boyhood friend made to me. He boasted himself a full minute-and-a-half. “No contest!” I said. “Three minutes! Watch this.” I sucked in as much air as I could, and I plunged ...read more
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6. Jesus Gives Us His Word
Contributed on Mar 23, 2015
Make Jesus' passion your passion, his aims your aims, and pray for these things every day.
THIS PAST TUESDAY, I took a day away from my desk, and Jan and I made a trip to Frisco, which is one of the places we like to go when we can. We ate at a favorite restaurant, relaxed and talked a bit, and then, as we almost always do, we went our separate ways – Jan to shop, and what I always ...read more