Walking through the valley of the shadow of death

For most of us; no, I dare say all of us, suffering is something we wish to avoid. This is a natural human response, and by no means wrong. Most of us are blessed to live in communities which are largely sheltered from the more vicious aspects of earthly life. This is a blessing from the Lord. Perhaps many of us as young people have not yet had to grapple with intense suffering, such as the death of a close family member, or a crippling physical impairment. But there are many who have....