The joy of infertility

Life

In the midst of the grief and pain of infertility, Karen Galvin found joy and opportunities to grow in godliness.

In Briefing #262, Phil Wheeler wrote some pastoral reflections on infertility, entitling his article ‘A silent grief’. But I believe that infertility ought not to be so. In my experience, sharing the process of infertility with my Christian brothers and sisters has been, on the whole, a positive experience. However, infertility is a process—a process of coming to grips with the physical, emotional and spiritual issues that arise from this problem. The issues can’t be dealt with overnight, and often, when one issue is dealt with, another one arises.

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Helping a friend with depression

Everyday Ministry

It’s been called the ‘disease of the 21st century’. Depression is on the increase, but with ignorance about the disease still widespread, it can be difficult to know how to help a friend who is suffering from it. In this honest article, an anonymous Briefing reader offers some advice.

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