The Posture of Trust

A few years ago, a physical therapist said to me, "The pain in your neck is not solely related to your shoulder injury. Some of your pain is resulting from poor posture." Once again, I was reminded of the importance of good posture. Good spiritual posture is...

So Easy….the Life of Hypocrisy

Years ago, late at night, a fistfight began just outside of my college dorm room. As I opened the door, I was surprised to see the president of the campus Peace Society with his fists flying. My mind wandered to his eloquent expressions of his passion for peace. I...

The Belief – Conduct Tension

I always enjoyed teaching resident doctors the art of medicine – how to communicate to patients, showing them kindness and compassion. I taught principles that not only had value in the hospital, but in the doctors’ personal lives as well. Lecturing about...

Spiritual Autopsy

Television shows such as Bones and NCSI have made medical autopsy common viewing. An autopsy is an inspection and dissection of a body after death to help determine the true cause of death. During an autopsy the hidden is made known. For instance, lungs examined...

Filled Full of…

Living in Philadelphia has filled me full of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team, especially since the "fightin' Phils" won the World Series last October. When bumped, I am likely to spill over in exuberance about the possibilities of one more...

My Tongue

Described in the Bible as A deadly arrow (Jeremiah 9:8) A fire (James 3:6) A deadly poison (James 3:8), my tongue requires constant attention. Can you see where this Lesson is going? Yes, another week with a sudden burst of harsh words laced with sarcasm. . ....