Suffering, Death, and the Afterlife
When I was a Christian I had great faith that there would be a place in heaven waiting for me
Category: Suffering
A response to ‘Stephen Fry on God’
You may have seen a recent video clip that went viral in which Stephen Fry makes some very stark criticisms
Pray for a Miracle
There is too much suffering in the world. There is the suffering that makes the headlines; conflict in Iraq and
Exploring Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Earlier this week I had a medical review with my psychiatrist and care coordinator. I was quite nervous about the
Morning Anxiety and Depression
Most days I wake up around 8am with a strange and uncomfortable feeling in my body. It is a mixture
Finding Deeper Meaning in Life’s Stresses and Strains
It seems that stress is a part of life for everyone. Yet I believe it needn’t be that way. The
May God Grant us Peace!
As I sit alone in my bedroom, I am aware of how quiet this house is at the moment. It’s
What can we learn from Lazarus?
Being out of psychiatric hospital and living back in the community is a real blessing. I am lucky to have
The Gift of Healing
Throughout history certain fortunate individuals have been blessed with the ability to heal. Jesus is the obvious example, along with
Do You Trust the Pharmaceutical Industry?
There was an interesting article in yesterday’s Guardian about the medical system in France. Two doctors have spoken out saying
The Agony of God
After many years of spiritual struggle and honest searching, God has revealed a new understanding of the nature of suffering
Treat the person, not the brain
The terrible side-effects of antipsychotic drugs I currently have a diagnosis of the mental health condition schizoaffective disorder (schizophrenia with
