This post comes from Calvary Chapel Pastors II Corinthians 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. How can a Grand Canyon River trip help understand how to take pleasure in distresses? You’ll have to read...
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Our Misgivings About Jesus
This post comes from My Utmost For His Highest The woman said to Him, ’Sir, You have nothing to draw [water] with, and the well is deep’ —John 4:11 Have you ever said to yourself, “I am impressed with the wonderful truths of God’s Word, but He can’t really expect me to live up …...
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The Destitution of Service
This post comes from My Utmost For His Highest . . . though the more abundantly I love you, the less I am loved —2 Corinthians 12:15 Natural human love expects something in return. But Paul is saying, “It doesn’t really matter to me whether you love me or not. I am … continue reading...
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The Delight of Sacrifice
This post comes from My Utmost For His Highest I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls . . . —2 Corinthians 12:15 Once “the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,” we deliberately begin to identify ourselves with Jesus Christ’s … continue reading the...