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“The other day I was speaking about my new book on a radio show. As part of the session, listeners were invited to call in and ask questions or comment on what they\u2019d heard. I found great resonance in what people were sharing about their own suffering. And then someone called in with the suggestion that I should \u2018look into healing ministries\u2019. My heart skipped a beat, because here I was, on the spot, being challenged about my failure to get healed.<\/strong> I am certain that the caller spoke from kindness and grace, that they longed for me to find that healing \u2013 and I know that God heals today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today I am guest blogging for Tanya Marlow, who has written some amazing books about looking to God in the midst of darkness. Check out the rest of my post here: Finding contentment in chronic illness.<\/a> Then have a look around Tanya’s site – you won’t regret it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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