I have vivid memories of visiting Grandma Jala. She lived in the little wooden house where she raised my dad and his three brothers after Grandpa died at a young age. The tiny house,…
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My household is navigating a season of major change. As the family of a frequently relocating pastor, we’ve honed our adaptability, mastering the rhythm of moving with grace and resilience. This summer we’ll exhibit…
In 2000, actor Tom Hanks starred in the movie “Cast Away.” His character, Chuck Noland, traveled the world as a systems analyst for FedEx, and his plane crashed in the South Pacific.
I recently hosted a retreat for United Methodist deacons from New Mexico and Arizona, where we gathered to share our ministries, develop new relationships, and connect. Deacons are called to serve beyond the church…
As I transition to a new job in a new city, I’m meeting new colleagues at work. In these early days of getting to know everyone, I share only what I’m asked. I’ll share…
As a hospice chaplain, I visit patients in homes and long-term care facilities. There is one facility I particularly enjoy visiting because I have a special relationship with the director of nursing. A couple…
“It’s been too long.” “Oh my goodness, your kids have grown!” “It’s been forever since we’ve seen each other.” These sentiments resonated as members of Sangre de Oro, the Bleeding Disorder Foundation of…
What do developmental disabilities, French bread, endometriosis, nutrition, English tourism, and bleeding disorders have in common? They all claim March — or a select day or week during the month — for awareness. Organizations…
Last in a series. Read parts one and two. Guinea pigs are similar to humans. Their body chemistry has led to testing that’s revolutionized research, with the development of vaccines, replacement heart…
Second in a series. Read part one. A hemophilia inhibitor is like a firewall in a computer network. Clotting factor replacement therapy is supposed to enter the bloodstream and help form clots to…
First in a series. Every person is unique, shaped by the combination of their upbringing, education, cultural influences, values, attitudes, and behaviors. No two people are exactly alike. Even identical twins, while genetically similar,…
Valentine’s Day is a holiday that celebrates love. However, the day’s origin doesn’t involve a hard-to-get dinner reservation, the perfect Valentine’s card, and the best box of chocolates, but rather a martyred saint and…
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