Psalm 55:22 Cast your burdens on the Lord…
When I last wrote, my boys were heading to an orphanage in Colombia, South America. Thanks to everyone who prayed for their safe returns and success of their mission. They have returned safely and with a new perspective on the difference between “good stuff” and “important stuff”. They are back spending time with friends, playing […]
Psalm 127:5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them…
The Bible, God’s Holy Word, teaches us that children are a reward from the Lord. Like most parents, I am always so proud of my children’s accomplishments. We all like to boast about these accolades – such as last spring when Trace, at the age of 15, completed the Grand Slam of turkey hunting. How […]
“…that saved a wretch like me.”
I was driving home today, frustrated by a number of things, and Chris Tomlin’s version of “Amazing Grace” came on the radio. Tomlin’s music is great for stress relief (try it if you haven’t) but it was the words above that really caught my attention. I was reminded that I have been given salvation that […]
Her children arise and call her blessed… Proverbs 31:28
At Trinity Ob/Gyn we celebrate mothers every day. They seem to go about their lives tirelessly, always putting others first. We appreciate their hard work and the trust they put in us to care for them and their families. The first chapter of Luke’s Gospel gives us two examples of great mothers, known for their […]
Devote yourselves to prayer… Colossians 4:2
It was recently brought to my attention by pastor Aaron Edwards that this Thursday, May 3rd, is National Day of Prayer. First Baptist Church of Concord is opening its doors on this day from 12 – 1pm for anyone who would like to gather in “unity” and pray for our nation. As mentioned before, I […]
When Jesus heard this, he was amazed… Luke 7:9
It doesn’t happen often, but someone amazed me today. She discovered from a friend that a gentleman was in need of a life-saving kidney transplant. Sadly, none of his close friends or family were compatible to donate the organ. Upon learning this, she said something just “nudged her” to get tested. She was almost a […]
“Who touched me?” Luke 8:45
If you ask any of my children to tell you their dad’s favorite book of the Bible, they will quickly respond with the Gospel of Luke. I suppose it is because the author was also a physician by trade and a stickler for detail. Luke describes the woman who touched Jesus’ cloak as having bleeding […]
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do
On a recent Sunday morning I had been debating how I might give something back to Jesus Christ for all he has done for me. Since January 1, 2018, I had been totally committed to my new medical practice and the physical work and mental strain at times had seemed overwhelming. I have made it […]