When Tragedy Surrounds Me
Cocooning is a term with which we became familiar following September 11, 2001. For a time, nobody left their homes except to buy groceries. It felt wrong to be entertained by going to dinner or watching a movie in...
Suffering For the Cause
When I look at life through the eyes of Scripture, I realize I have never suffered once in my life.
Just Do It
I must explain that I do not have a death wish. I’m not afraid to die, but I’m not trying to die, and I don’t want to die . . . not right now. But if God says, “Go”,...
THE MAN WHO DARES . . .
A number of years ago, after a particularly destructive turn in our financial lives, my wife bought me a plaque and instructed me to hang it on the wall where I could see it every day for the rest...
WHAT CAN WE DO TO STOP JADING OF OTHERS ?
Once my family and I were no longer looked down upon, we flourished in the church. It was exciting to spend time with fellow Christians and be involved in meaningful activities. When a young couple came into our church...
GOD CARES EVEN WHEN WE DON’T
Just when you think you have it figured out, God steps in. Even when motives are good and we strive to serve, we don’t always know how that looks. Recently someone I respect a great deal reminded me that...
GIVE UP OR START OVER
When you look back over your accomplishments and realize that you’ve wasted your time, the only thing to do is decide: Do I give up, or do I start over?
PASSION FOR LIFE
Thank you for continuing to faithfully follow my website even though I have not posted regularly for the past several weeks. Establishing medical clinics in Third World countries is my passion, and this has occupied the majority of my...
HOW TO CHEAT DEATH IN THE NEW YEAR
The time we have on earth is precious. We can’t purchase a single moment, cheat death, or remain young. But that doesn’t mean we have no control over what happens. On the contrary, we can decide if we are...
THE REST OF THE WORLD
When I see how the rest of the world lives, I am humbled–and determined to do something to help.