Do as I Say Not as I Do

Sometimes in the emergency room I gave advice that I did not keep myself.  Shame on me! However, giving advice and not living it out is not restricted to medicine. In the account of Jesus teaching to the crowds in the presence of the teachers of the religious law...

How Long Do I Have to Live?

How long do I have to live?” As a medical doctor, patients sometimes asked this question. I did not have the answer but always tried to share hope with them. However, the Psalmist has the answer, Show me, O Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days;...

Devout

If only two words described me, what would they be?  The Apostle Luke described Simeon with these two words, Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. Luke 2:25 NIV Devout – that ardent, steadfast, passionate, pious...

The First Translation of the Bible

The first translation of the Bible was not into Chinese, Russian or English. Rather the first rendering of the Word of God was Jesus. How creative! I would expect nothing less from God. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the...

Proof of Concept

Proof of concept is a term used in business and science to describe a process that tests the reliability of a service or a product. It determines the potential for real-life application. The Psalmist knew all about our modern-day term, proof of concept, when he spoke...

Integrating Love and Truth

Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed! Psalm 85:10 NLT I used to think life was a balance between love and truth. However, a lifetime of experience tells me otherwise. As Jesus walked on earth, He embodied the integration of...