‘Cancer has caused my faith to soar’
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Fiona Johnston2022-03-24T09:12:00
When she was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer, Fi Johnston wondered if her faith would stand the test. Here she shares her journey of finding humour, and a deeper love for God, in her suffering
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