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Jan 2025
51m 30s

Man's Search for Meaning | The Sage E2

Practicing the Way
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Can we be happy in the midst of our suffering? John Mark argues that meaning, more than being happy or healthy, is our core need as humans, and that suffering is one of the primary ways that we live into that meaning. He challenges us to embrace suffering as the forge of our transformation into Christ-like love, where true joy can be found.


Key Scripture Passage: Job 23v1-10


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