The television was blaring in the background while I sat half-paying attention. Another physician scandal. Another “prominent doctor” exposed. This time it was a plastic surgeon accused of sexually molesting his patients. The report detailed accusations, lawsuits, testimony, and eventually criminal conviction. Cameras followed him as he was led away in handcuffs. Then they showed … Continue reading “I Know Him!” (Jeremiah 17:9)

During my travels through Europe, I was fascinated by the painstaking restoration of great cathedrals, sculptures, and paintings. Entire generations of artists and craftsmen devote their lives to restoring faded ceilings, repairing fractured marble, and cleaning centuries of soot from stained glass windows. Standing before these works, I was struck by the reverence involved. Restoration … Continue reading Restoration (Colossians 3:10)

Most songs are built around choruses and a bridge. Think of the classic Beatles song Yesterday. The opening choruses establish the melody—the familiar theme that anchors the song. Then comes the bridge, where the harmony, rhythm, and direction often shift before returning once again to the main melody. Jazz musicians approach songs a little differently. … Continue reading Second Chorus (Psalms 33:3)

Many years ago, I was teaching a group of pathology residents at a training program where I had been invited to serve as director of dermatopathology. Every week, I would give didactic lectures and review interesting and complex cases submitted from the previous week. For the first few weeks, I genuinely enjoyed the exchanges and … Continue reading “How Difficult Can It Be?” (Galatians 6:14)