God, Suffering and the Christian by
David Tyndall
Why does she have to die so young? exclaimed the grandson of an elderly lady in Greenwich Hospital. The question ‘Why?’ often surfaces when people or their loved ones suffer. When I was 20 my mother became a paraplegic in a car accident and my father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. I have also lost four relatives in separate car accidents. In my book ‘God, Suffering and the Christian’ I explore some answers that the Bible provides about why people suffer. As I tell my story I also examine what the Bible tells us about God’s love, what suffering can teach us, and how to persevere in faith through prayer, hope, contentment, and joy. I also provide some practical strategies for self-care.
“Those who face suffering and those who seek to care and support those who are suffering will find wisdom and profound encouragement in this book.”
— Rev Dr John Woodhouse - Theologian, Author, International Speaker, Former Principal Moore Theological College
“David models how to face suffering knowing you are held securely in the hand of God.”
— Rev Jo Gibbs - Senior Consultant, Reach Australia; former CEO Anglican Deaconess Ministries
About David
David Tyndall is an Anglican minister who has served in a variety of ministries, including parishes in Sydney, chaplaincies in palliative care, rehabilitation and psychiatric wards of hospitals across Sydney and aged care facilities.
An active sportsman, he played first grade rugby union and refereed at a high level, including international ‘sevens.’ He has also been involved in the founding of several sports chaplaincies including Sports Chaplaincy Australia as well as serving at major sporting events such as the Olympics and Paralympics.
He is married to Ruth, a retired doctor and they have two sons and three grandchildren.
