When the Apostle Paul interacted with the church at Corinth, he was careful to help them understand that while he was ordinary--- the message he delivered to them was extraordinary--- and thus his minstry was of the LORD. Out of all the early church leaders, the Apostle Paul certainly endured the most hardship, pain, and suffering in his minstry.  How did Paul stay faithful to his task in spite of such tremendous difficulties?  What encouraging realities did he understand?  What essential lessons can we learn from him?