All pain articles
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OpinionThe evidence is clear - unborn children feel pain during late abortions
Pain relief is not consistently administered to unborn children during late abortions, says James Evans. It’s a subject which has gripped the Christian science teacher, and taken him on an unexpected campaigning journey
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Real Life‘I have a terminal cancer diagnosis, but I’m excited about the future’
Paul Garratt is no stranger to suffering. It seems a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over has been poured into his lap. And yet, he is trusting that God will do something beautiful through his life
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OpinionThe Bible doesn’t gloss over grief, and neither should we
When Amanda Held Opelt suffered a season of loss - including three miscarriages and the death of her sister, Rachel Held Evans - she was confronted with sorrow she didn’t know to how face. Why do so many Christians insist on an immediate, redemptive story arc when they experience suffering?
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Real Life‘I was scarred by my abortions, but God healed me’
Rachel MacKenzie explains how she encountered God’s love and compassion
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Regular ColumnistsCharlotte Gambill: What a skiing accident taught me about picking my pain
Illustration: Martha Ratcliff A few years ago, I went on a skiing trip. Everyone in the group was much more experienced than me. After a few days, it became apparent that I was holding the group back. One afternoon, I encouraged them to head off to ...
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OpinionSome wonder how war could happen in the 21st Century. But God never promised us infinite progress
Jesus warned us that there would be trouble in this fallen world. But we can rejoice in his promise that he will overcome it
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ReviewsNeed to give your pain to God? Sheila Walsh's encouraging book will help
To be human is to want to give up when life gets too much; to be a Christian is to cling to the promises and the hand of God when life feels overwhelming. This is the encouragement of Scottish songwriter Sheila Walsh in her latest book. It ...
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Real Life'A vision from God lifted me from the pit of despair'
At just 22, a seizure left Erica Gomez bedridden and in constant pain. But throughout her trials, she’s learned to rely on the presence of a saviour who is always there
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Testimonies‘Losing my husband to cancer led to us both finding Jesus’
Louise Blyth was just 33 when her husband, George, died of bowel cancer. For many people, experiencing such a tragedy would cause them to question the existence of a good and loving God. But for Louise and George, it was the beginning of a miraculous journey to faith
