Why the Wilderness?

Are you like me – often whining about the circumstances of my life? Much like the children of Israel wandering in the wilderness, I ask the silly question “Where is God and why must I suffer? Take me back to Egypt.” During difficult personal,...

Honey or Vinegar?

“I am so sorry.  I spilled coffee on your clean counter.”  With a disarming laugh and a twinkle in his eye, the manager of the convenience store who had been cleaning the counter replied, “Oh, this is not a problem.  I look as this...

Letting It Go…

Holding on requires letting go. For instance, in order to pick up my grandson, I must first put down the book that is in my hand. Grasping the things that matter in life requires releasing my grip on the things that don’t. This same concept applies to my journey...

Is Testing Good for My Faith?

The journey to becoming an emergency physician was long and arduous filled with many tests. The most challenging tests were during residency training where the integration of head knowledge met headlong with practical application; could I put into practice what I knew...