troubleshooting wiring

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Starting to get really frustrated, and feeling stupid!!I have a pre-existing wiring problem, I have 4 lines coming into one junction in kitchen ceiling, 2 from behind, 2 from in front,1 is hot,1 goes to front porch switch which also controls l.r. outlets,1 goes to back porch light and other goes to switch and in kitchen which are the end of loop, hope this is enough info because A- I cannot get lights or plugs to work again, B- 1 wire I believe came loose and shorted a breaker i'm changing today!!I just need to know HOW to chase down the problem, and do it right, someone please be explicite!!