"Pablo Martinez truly understands the pain that accompanies a thorn in the flesh, and he writes with clarity, conviction and Godly wisdom. If you are looking for a way out of discouragement or even despair connected with an affliction in your own life, this short, but insightful book will open the door toward a new path of hope and practical help. I highly recommend it!" Joni Eareckson Tada

"I am sure 'A Thorn in the Flesh' will provide a very useful resource for those suffering from their own thorns as well as for those aiming to give help and comfort." Fiona Castle

"The apostle Paul was surely deliberately vague when he did not specify the nature of his thorn in my flesh. Was it a physical or psychiatric illness, a recurring temptation, a difficult relationship? Whichever, each of us has our own thorn, and Dr Pablo Martinez is the man to help. He writes not just theologically; not just as an experienced psychiatrist; but as someone who has suffered all his adult life from a thorn that God has not taken away. Pablo brings comfort out of that experience as he points us towards help - towards acceptance, grace, perseverance and hope." Dr Andrew Fergusson, Head of Communications, Christian Medical Fellowship