Suffering - Personal Experiences
Surprise Package - When God Wrecks our plans: Steve Crowter (Day One)
The story of how a Christian couple coped with the birth and subsequent
severe illness of a child with Downs Syndrome
Missing Believed Killed: Margaret Hayes (Day One)
The story of a British nurse caught up in fighting in the Congo - her
miraculous escape from the massacre of all her colleagues, her capture
and harrowing experiences at the hands of the rebels and her eventual release.
Insight into Anguish: Melanie Metcalf (Day One)
The story of a family’s faith and heartache as the father is falsely
accused of serious sexual assault.
Dutch Courage - In sickness and in health: Dirk van Zuylen (Alpha)
An exploration, from a personal and Christian perspective, of the
questions that arise when faced with renal failure, two kidney transplants
and cancer. The author talks frankly about the physical, emotional and
spiritual struggles of being ill and the effect on those who love him.
Precious to God: Sarah Bowen (Christiana Press)
Sharing the pain, frustrations, joy and love of having two children with
cerebral palsy. A very good insight into the realities of life with two
handicapped, with all the practical problems and stereotyped attitudes
from some people including health professionals.
Finding that God is in the Darkness: Irene Howat (Christian Focus publications)
Real life stories from those who have experienced difficulty and found
that God does not fail them. Those who suffer loss, great pain or disability
are often given insights into God’s love and capacity to care far beyond
the average experience.