Nicola Laver interviews Amy Orr-Ewing for en
There are few certainties in life, but one thing is sure – each one of us will both experience and observe suffering. Christians are never promised a life free of pain and anguish, but with the steadfast hope and comfort that we have in God we can comfort others.
In her new book, Where is God in all the Suffering?, Dr Amy Orr-Ewing draws on her personal experiences and observations of suffering and pastoring the sufferer, and writes in the context of a loving God. And it this most basic of instincts – love – that is her starting point.
Do you let suffering become a competition?
'It’s not a competition!' This is a common phrase for me, especially when surrounded by competitive men.When I ran …