When I was a fourth year medical student, I traveled to Bangalore in southern India to rotate at a Baptist hospital there. I had been fascinated by India for awhile, hearing my Indian roommate speak Malayalam, sampling their exciting curry dishes, and especially hearing about the work of God amongst the poor and disregarded people of the slums. I had the opportunity to meet Violet, a cheerful middle aged lady who served as a chaplain for the hospital patients. She inspired me with many stories of people turning to Christ and even receiving healing after prayer. Continue reading →
Women Around the World – Joanna Crawford
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Rebecca went Home to be with the Lord on 9th Oct, 2008, where there is no pain, suffering and tears…
Hi, I am Jacob. I am a student at the university. I am here to tell you about my mother who is battling Neuroendocrine cancer. You might think, what is it?
Neuroendocrine cancer is a rare and serious disease. They start in neuroendocrine cells – these are specialised nerve cells that produce hormones. These cells are part of the endocrine system, which is a network of glands in the body. Cancers that arise in the neuroendocrine system are found throughout the body, including in the lungs and gastrointestinal tract (e.g., stomach, intestines). Continue reading →