Managing Life and Faith with a “Thorn in Your Flesh” – The Well 2023

$10.00

How do you stay close to God when:

  • The condition seems hopeless…
  • The help doesn’t come…
  • The challenging person isn’t going anywhere…
  • The situation doesn’t seem to change…

Jesus told us straight out, “In this world you will have trouble,” (John 16:33) but what do we do when that “trouble” doesn’t leave? How can we grow closer to God when He seems so far away, when our prayers aren’t answered in the way we would like? How do we not just survive, but thrive as we live with a “thorn in the flesh” (2 Cor 12:7)? In this workshop we will answer these questions and more as Lisa Lewis Koster shares what she’s learned from spending 25 years in the desert.

How do you stay close to God when:

  • The condition seems hopeless…
  • The help doesn’t come…
  • The challenging person isn’t going anywhere…
  • The situation doesn’t seem to change…

Jesus told us straight out, “In this world you will have trouble,” (John 16:33) but what do we do when that “trouble” doesn’t leave? How can we grow closer to God when He seems so far away, when our prayers aren’t answered in the way we would like? How do we not just survive, but thrive as we live with a “thorn in the flesh” (2 Cor 12:7)? In this workshop we will answer these questions and more as Lisa Lewis Koster shares what she’s learned from spending 25 years in the desert. This recording can be instantly downloaded in a .zip file, and played with any app that plays MP3’s. When you download this file, be sure to note where it downloads to, so you can find it later. .Zip files can be extracted by right mouse clicking, and selecting “Extract All”. This recording is also available in the Personal Growth Bundle or as part of The Well Conference 2023 Audio Set.


Lisa Lewis Koster is a seasoned Bible teacher and inspiring speaker. Lisa challenges, encourages, and equips audiences to find the abundant life awaiting them in the pages of God’s Word. She has the unique ability of teaching with a depth appreciated by seasoned Christians yet easily understood by those new in their faith. When she’s not caring for her adorable and active grandsons, Lisa is an avid reader who loves to spend time digging into the Bible or her garden, hoarding chocolate, and controlling the remote.