Recent travels have placed me in the presence of friends full of laughter. As a result, my spirit became light, my body -...

I was a guest - not a member of the family, but treated like one. Examining the outside - the seen - this family is...

Who can you trust anymore? I struggle to find leaders in whom I can place my trust. But I am apparently not alone.An article...

Freedom of choice, a politically charged phrase, comes laden with dangers rarely considered. In his book, The Beginning of...

Forgiveness is a daily struggle for me. Anger and thoughts of revenge come naturally to me. How can I obediently respond to...

Wrestling with a bar of hotel soap inside an unusually sturdy plastic wrapper, ended in me losing! For three consecutive days,...

 His presence is imposing. At six feet seven inches, his entrance into a room commands attention. His winsome, warmly...

Early in the morning, my computer beckons - SEND/RECEIVE. As I seek to start my day with a good physical workout and quiet...

My friend just sent a proud announcement for the birth of his daughter. The email contained the usual - her name, weight, and...

Massive, unspeakable tragedy entered the doors of the emergency department daily. Instead of fear, uncertainty or trepidation I...

"He (Abraham Lincoln) won because he possessed an extraordinary ability to put himself in the place of other men, to...

The volume of information about the human body overwhelmed me during my medical school days. I was eager to conquer that...

Impure water is a major health hazard for many developing countries. Providing pure water supplies is a priority for most...

Much that has happened (or not happened) in my life has taught me that a life without discipline is a life full of regret....

Should I turn right or left? While driving to an appointment, I made the wrong choice at the first red light. The error of my...

"What did they take? How much did they take? When did they take it? Have they vomited?" Many parents with a child who...

Laboring on a farm the summer after 7th grade was my first full-time summer job. My understanding of the employer/employee...

Since the year 2000, investing in the stock market has created an uncertainty for many. Anxiety can become almost palpable for...

Corrupt behavior of corporate CEO's or the despicable actions of serial killers make me cringe on one level or another. Yet...

I have not had a teachable spirit these past several days. Therefore, writing a "lesson learned" seems strange and...