Jesus Walks With us Through Suffering

Norman Viss

Jul 23, 2025

1 min read

We live in a culture that wants to "get over" or "fix" suffering asap. We have lost the ability to experience Jesus' presence in suffering. It is part of the good news of the Gospel that we are never alone, especially not in our deepest suffering.

https://uturnspermitted.podbean.com/e/jesus-walks-with-us-through-suffering/

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Carolyn H

Nov 09, 2025

Excellent sermon, uncle Norm. I listened at 2:30am in my suffering of insomnia. 🩷

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