In 2017, ABC launched a new medical drama series on television called “The Good Doctor.” The widely popular show is about the life of a young autistic surgeon named Shaun Murphy, who also has a unique condition called savant syndrome. While extremely bright and talented, he has virtually no interpersonal skills, which complicates everything in… Continue reading Goodology: The Doctrine of Good
Category: Christian Living
Forgive and Forget?
God is the grand designer (Genesis 1:1). The scriptures tell us that He created man and woman with great care and amazing complexity (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:13-16). For instance, the intricacy with which He created the human mind is, well, “mind-blowing.” In an article in Scientific American entitled, “What is the Memory Capacity of the… Continue reading Forgive and Forget?
Dealing With Disappointment
In November 1789, about a year after the ratification of the United States constitution, Benjamin Franklin, one of our nation’s founding fathers, wrote a letter to French scientist Jean-Baptiste Le Roy. After inquiring about Le Roy’s health and the geo-political events of their day, Franklin, who helped draft the Declaration of Independence and was one… Continue reading Dealing With Disappointment
Instant Obedience
Someone recently asked me, “What is the hardest thing that you’ve ever done?” As my mind began to race, several possible answers flooded my brain. First, I thought, pastoring a church for the Lord’s glory has certainly gotten more difficult, especially in today’s “cancel culture.” Then second, on a purely emotional level, I thought about… Continue reading Instant Obedience
23 Random Tips for 2023
Language is an oft-forgotten gift from God that enables us to effectively communicate with one another. But like any other gift, it can be used for honor or dishonor. With words we can encourage and edify, and with words we can slander and defame. The Apostle James said it this way, “But no one among mankind can… Continue reading 23 Random Tips for 2023
Holy Lives Matter (Parts 1-4)
Holy Lives Matter (Part 1) Caveat Emptor is Latin for “let the buyer beware.” The phrase is a reminder for consumers to be discerning when making a purchase. For instance, it would be unconscionable to enter into an agreement to purchase a house without first carefully examining the property. In like manner, it would be… Continue reading Holy Lives Matter (Parts 1-4)
Three Points and a Poem
My path was set. All I had to do was chase my dream. After graduating from Lanphier High School in Springfield, IL in the Spring of 1981, all my attention was focused on earning the opportunity to one day play professional baseball. As the proverbial stars began to align for that dream to become a… Continue reading Three Points and a Poem
No More Little Birdies Left in the Nest
For most of us, it’s inevitable. At some point and time, the children that the Lord has blessed us with, will eventually move out and establish a home of their own. For the past 32 years, my wife Kathy and I have had at least one of our children living in our home. But not… Continue reading No More Little Birdies Left in the Nest
When Pain Really Hurts
True story. When I was in elementary school, I had a classmate who had a very rare and extremely dangerous condition called “Congenital Insensitivity to Pain and Anhidrosis” (CIPA). In layman’s terms, he couldn’t feel pain. Just to give you an idea as to how rare CIPA is, according to a recent study done by the… Continue reading When Pain Really Hurts
20 Lessons from ‘20 (Part Three)
It’s rare, but every now and then I can sit back and enjoy watching a good television game show. My favorite is Jeopardy—because I love to be intellectually stimulated and learn. Like most Americans, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Alex Trebek who hosted Jeopardy for over 37 years. Trebek died on… Continue reading 20 Lessons from ‘20 (Part Three)