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Have you ever thought, 'If only God would do something?' Here is a book about young people – often in a mess – and the God who really does act. Andy Flannagan, CMF member and one-time editor of Nucleus, and Anne Calver have pulled together twelve amazing life stories from...
The author is a medical doctor and Christian pastor at an American cancer treatment centre. He is therefore familiar with people's reactions both at diagnosis and during the trials of often long drawn out therapy. For all this, his message is upbeat. God is pro-life and has designed the body...
Medical students get used to answering tricky clinical questions under pressure. However, we might flounder if questions turn to the spiritual aspects of medical practice. Anticipating such situations, this book equips both medics and lay people with succinct, biblical answers to a diverse range of questions surrounding healthcare. Designed to...
Burrswood is a place like no other in the UK. It combines the principles of Christian care and healing with high standards in modern medical care. It is my privilege to be part of the Burrswood team, and in this article I hope to share something of how this unique...
In 2000, the Church of England produced its monumental report A Time to Heal. This book draws from that report, and is a valuable collection of material for use in connection with healing prayer. It is a resource not just for Anglicans but for all Christians everywhere. There are sets...
Dan Fountain is a member of the ICMDA and a long-term missionary medic who worked in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He has received numerous awards for his contribution to Community Health and is a firm advocate of whole person healthcare. This is not a book about 'faith healing' but...
Not long ago I heard the story of a woman whose teenage daughter was severely disabled with cerebral palsy. For several agonising years, the mother prayed that God would work a miracle and heal her daughter. Nothing happened. Then, a friend and two other Christians approached the mother. 'God gave...
John's disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, he sent them to the Lord to ask, 'Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?' When the men came to Jesus, they said, 'John the Baptist sent us to you to...
Introduction Readers may be aware that two extremes are commonly found regarding supernatural healing. Some are fascinated by the occurrence of healings and assert that our thinking should be shaped by these phenomena.[1] Others reject supernatural healing as unscientific and unbiblical. However, our belief in God puts us in a position...
Extreme views and the truth Unfortunately, it is often the extreme points of view which make 'good press' that are reported, and to arrive at a balanced opinion we must be aware of all the issues involved. This is often difficult, as the subject is so vast, and a number of...
