Something to Hold on to in Tough Times Part 2
You can be sure that tough times are on the calendar for each of us… even godly Christians! And at times we may wonder why we’re suffering, or why God doesn’t remove a painful trial from our lives. Today on Abounding Grace we’ll look at Paul’s experience with a thorn in the flesh. He was suffering with it for over fourteen years, and asked God repeatedly to remove it. The Lord chose not to for a very good reason. Pastor Ed Taylor says there’s something here in this story for us to hold on to, when we encounter difficult times. He’s covering Second Corinthians chapter twelve.
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Today we’re pleased to offer you, “The Jesus Person Promise Book.” Authored by David Wilkerson. With well over a million copies in print this book is a wonderful tool for everyday use. It brings the truth of God’s Word into virtually every spiritual and personal problem encountered today. You’ll read over 800 promises from the Bible arranged topically, making it easy-to-use when you’re in need of encouragement.
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About Pastor Ed Taylor
Pastor Ed Taylor serves as the lead pastor of Calvary Church in Aurora, Colorado, where he and his family have had the joy of serving since December 1999. Originally from Southern California, Ed came to faith in Jesus after a season of rebellious living and was discipled through the ministry of Calvary Chapel Downey.
Ed and his wife, Marie, have been married since 1989 and have three children. In 2013, their eldest son, Eddie, went home to be with the Lord. A loss that deeply shapes Ed’s heart for ministry to people who are hurting. They are proud grandparents to Eddie’s son, Levi, and a brand-new addition to their family arrived in May of 2026: Joshua’s son, Eddie.
Known for his transparent, real-life approach to teaching, Pastor Ed is passionate about helping people from every walk of life find hope and healing in Jesus. He teaches the Bible verse by verse, consistently pointing people to the grace of God and the sufficiency of Christ for all of life’s struggles. His heart is to encourage and equip believers, always reminding them: “The best is yet to come.”
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18900 East Hampden Avenue
Aurora, CO 80013
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