In Bondage to SEND & RECEIVE

Early in the morning, my computer beckons – SEND/RECEIVE. As I seek to start my day with a good physical workout and quiet moments with God my computer seems to call even more loudly SEND & RECEIVE. The struggle begins. Who will win? My computer or me? A...

SPIRITUAL APGAR

My friend just sent a proud announcement for the birth of his daughter. The email contained the usual – her name, weight, and length. Also included was her excellent APGAR score. "APGAR score?" some of you might ask.  APGAR scoring is a...

Confident Following Jesus

Massive, unspeakable tragedy entered the doors of the emergency department daily. Instead of fear, uncertainty or trepidation I could, as the emergency physician on duty, confidently approach patients in need BECAUSE I was not alone. Medical professionals —...

Empathy

"He (Abraham Lincoln) won because he possessed an extraordinary ability to put himself in the place of other men, to experience what they were feeling, to understand their motives and desires." Those words, from Doris Kearns Goodwin's book, Team of...