Over ten years ago, I began the process of starting my own business. I knew it was an arduous route; in fact, some colleagues thought me crazy for even considering this. No one starts a medical laboratory by themselves!  Unfazed, I meticulously planned and sought the advice of many successful friends in business and physician … Continue reading “Don’t Hurt Your Family!” (Proverbs 28:19-20)

While I was in Hawaii, Hurricane Lowell took an unexpected turn toward Kauaʻi and Niʻihau. Suddenly, Niʻihau was being mentioned repeatedly on the news. I had heard of Niʻihau, of course, but I knew very little about it. People often call it the Forbidden Island because it is privately owned and generally closed to outsiders. … Continue reading The Rain Belongs to God (Psalm 24:1)

“Now curl your index finger.” I followed the instructions. “Now wave it.” Immediately, she squealed with excitement. I was communicating with a dolphin! On my recent visit to Hawaii, I had the unforgettable experience of swimming and communicating with dolphins. It exceeded all my expectations. For 45 minutes, I bonded with these magnificent animals and … Continue reading Dolphin Talk (James 1:19)

For nearly forty years, I worked as a dermatopathologist. Every day, I examined skin biopsies under a microscope and tried to determine what was happening in the tissue. In many cases, the answer was reassuring. In others, the diagnosis would change the course of someone’s life. Some cancers were obvious from the moment I looked … Continue reading This Frightens Me (Psalm 139:23-24)