Joy! - Week 2
As we continue our exploration of joy, we ask the difficult question: is joy possible in the midst of suffering? This question matters because life involves suffering. Suffering and sorrow are universal and undeniable parts of human experience. And as we examine the Biblical story and the teachings of Jesus, we see that the Scriptures not only tell us what to expect regarding suffering, but show us how to retain a deep sense of hope and a steadfast belief in God’s goodness (joy!) even in the middle of terrible suffering.