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While we might be tempted to blame someone or rush to a hopeful message about restoration, we want to first join in solidarity with those affected, meet them where they are, and lament. We live in a place of comfort and privilege where suffering may seem unfamiliar and is easily avoided. To be like Jesus, who dwelt among humanity, we must re-sensitize our hearts to death and suffering.

This sermon lets us reflect on and lament over what is happening in Afghanistan and Haiti.