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When life presses hard and your confidence thins, where does real strength come from? We go chapter by chapter through 2 Corinthians to trace Paul’s hard-won wisdom: comfort that meets us in the dark, power that shows up in weakness, and freedom that grows as the Spirit reshapes our hearts. Along the way, Paula shares a candid story about messy mornings and mismatched shoes, a reminder that God wants presence, not polish—and that simple, repeatable rhythms can turn scattered days into grounded ones.
We lean into the big themes that make this letter so alive for modern faith: the Father of mercies who walks with us, the paradox of grace that steadies us when we feel small, and the unveiled way of transformation that changes us from the inside out. You’ll hear vivid pictures—treasure in jars of clay, light spilling through cracks—and practical applications for caregiving, work, ministry, and friendship. We talk about forgiving what still stings, giving with real joy, and standing firm without hardening our hearts. To help truth travel from head to heart, we pair short affirmations with simple sensory anchors, turning scripture into practices you can carry into any crowded day.
If your spiritual life has felt like a checklist, consider a gentle reset. Breathe, slow down, and let God’s comfort, courage, and clarity meet you where you are. Subscribe for more Christ-centered encouragement, share this with someone who needs hope today, and leave a quick review so others can find the show. So... which promise from 2 Corinthians will you hold onto this week?
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Chapters
1. 104 | Discouraged or Misunderstood? 2 Corinthians Soul Affirmations with Aromatherapy (Bible Study) (00:00:00)
2. Naming Our Frailty & Why God's Word Matters (00:00:01)
3. Coaching Invitation And Reset (00:01:47)
4. Sleepless Questions Meet Scripture (00:03:49)
5. God Of All Comfort (00:05:58)
6. Strength in Weakness (00:08:11)
7. Living in the New Covenant (00:09:54)
8. Treasure in Jars of Clay (00:11:41)
9. Forgiveness and Reconciliation (00:13:10)
10. Generosity and Joy (00:14:30)
11. Standing Firm in Culture (00:15:31)
12. Eternal Perspective (00:16:23)
13. Invitation and Closing Thoughts (00:17:19)
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