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Even in the darkest valley, we can trust that God is with us and in control. |
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God is willing and able to help us, so we must listen to him. |
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Every generation must be willing to be different from the culture in order to remain faithful to God. |
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God watches over, comforts, and delivers us in and through suffering. |
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When we can't escape our circumstances we must trust God's ultimate plan. |
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God turned John Mark's failures into success; he can do the same for us. |
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We must persevere through the emotional lows of faith. |
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Like God, we must show more interest in the present and future than in the past. |
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We can learn much from the account of Jesus walking across the water in the midst of a storm, and from Peter's boldness to walk on the water toward him. |
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In the midst of all sorts of troubles, David still found comfort and rest in God. |
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We need to explore our inner pain and anger before we can know joy. |
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Our dreams must be shattered so God's power can be released in us. |
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Looking at suffering from God's perspective allows us to see that, in the midst of trials, God is in control, increases our blessings, glorifies us, and makes us a blessing to others. |
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Only the storm reveals the nature of your foundation. |
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Because of God's plan for our lives, we can endure hopeless situations with a smile. |
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It's okay to have questions and doubts about God, but we must not allow ourselves to become trapped by them. |
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Since we all suffer, it is better to suffer with Christ than without him. |
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Trust in God during life's disappointments, and never, never give up. |
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When we encounter disaster, we need to turn to God instead of asking the question, "why?" |
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When it comes to serving God, the difference is worth the distance. |
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Whatever our circumstances, we must see that Jesus is here. |
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Sometimes the best way to build up God's kingdom is to encourage his workers. |
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God is a refuge for His children in times of danger and distress. |
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We must persevere through hindrances to prayer. |
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Our expectations are fully realized in the complete work of Jesus. |
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Only God will wrestle with our old nature in order to bless us with a new one. |
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People are remembered for how they finish their lives, their relationships, and their ministry. When life gets tough, God helps us run the race before us. |
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God has us in a training program to triumph in holiness. |
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The Spirit of God can help us respond redemptively to the inevitable troubles of life. |
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The key to success is your willingness to try again. |
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Leaders can deal with any problem involving other people by listening. |
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God meets us at our point of vulnerability. |
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If God is good, how do we account for the tragedies around us? |
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The resurrection is a victory of this life, of our future destiny, and of joy. |
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It is our past pain that keeps us from believing what God promises us today. |
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The only way we can make sense out of life is to believe that God is in control. |
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To overcome suffering, we need comfort and honesty from others, as well as a creative and faithful response to it. |
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It's not easy to "be still and know that I am God" in the middle of crisis, but the rest of this psalm gives us clues on how we can do just that. |
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True followers of Jesus will have troubles, and they will endure. |
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The Word of God is our most effective weapon in the fight for helping people with disabilities. |
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The hope of heaven brings perspective to life on Earth. |
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We have to risk being open about our loneliness to our community. |
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When faced with difficult circumstances, we choose to blame God or to trust him. |
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Our personal relationship with God will deepen when we are willing to be honest about our questions. |
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Sometimes the only response to personal tragedy is the heroic choice of faith. |
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Easter Sermon - Jesus Christ's resurrection can transform the way I live and the way I die. |
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Face your problems by relying on God. |
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