Month: July 2018

It has been my great honor and privilege to have trained with many giants in the field of dermatopathology. My encounters with them have formed an indelible part of my core knowledge and teaching style, which I have passed on to my own dermatology residents. One memorable interaction involved an unusual tumor on the nose of a man. The case had already stymied two other dermatopathologists and I was asked by one of my attending professors to show it to Dr. Smith, the dermatopathologist with whom I was doing a current elective at another medical center.

 

The next day, Dr. Smith and I peered at the slide, viewing it together at the multi-head teaching microscope. Throughout his brilliant career, Dr. Smith was the first to describe dozens of new diseases. If he did not know what it is, it did not exist or had not been previously described! I eagerly anticipated an erudite explanation of what this tumor was, confident that he had seen something like this in his past. Tense seconds passed as he carefully reviewed the slide. Switching back and forth between low and high power magnifications, the drama was building.

 

“Interesting. I have never seen anything like this before!”

 

What?

 

His honest confession caught me off guard. After a few minutes, Dr. Smith offered a few obscure differential diagnoses but he was clearly unsatisfied. This was an entirely new disease, one that he had never viewed before. I thanked him and returned to my professors, disappointed that we could not resolve this diagnosis.

 

Several years passed and I reconnected with Dr. Smith at a national dermatopathology conference. Sitting in a lecture hall, listening to presentations of the latest breakthroughs in our specialty, we were treated to the presentation of a skin tumor, never before described. As the images of the distinct histopathology flashed on the screen, a distant memory jostled my neurons. I struggled to make the connection but Dr. Smith, as usual, was way ahead of me. He gently nudged me and whispered, “That’s your case!”

 

He was right!

 

Dr. Smith undoubtedly reviewed tens of thousands of cases since our shared case…but he never forgot my case! I was stupefied by his powers of recollection and flattered that he would even remember it was mine!

 

I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.

Isaiah 43:25 (ESV)

 

My professor’s astounding ability to recall his cases reminded me of God’s infinitely greater attributes. God is omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent. God created all of us. He intimately knows us, better than ourselves. Nothing is hidden from Him. He remembers everything we have ever thought or done or even will do. He knows my secret sins and my darkest sorrows.

 

And yet, God chooses to not remember my sins, to literally blot them from His memory. How can He do this? God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to be my Redeemer and receive the punishment for my sins that I justly deserved. By confessing and repenting of my sins and accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, Jesus grants me eternal life and salvation and He stands in my place, before God the Father.

 

This is Jesus Christ!

 

Praise God!

 

Love and trust the Lord; seek His will in your life.

A friend of mine once interviewed for an executive position in a well-known company. Many of us have heard of the unusual interview questions and scenarios this company was notorious for inflicting upon its applicants. Frankly, it was impossible to prepare for such oddball queries prior applicants were asked, such as, “Why are manhole covers round? or “Why are corn silos constructed in that shape?”

 

On the day of the interview, my friend was guarded as he attempted to project an air of confidence and ease. After a perfunctory introduction, the interview proceeded with a tour of the facilities. Stopping at one of the many kitchens placed between offices, the interviewer surveyed the scene of dirty plates and utensils, shook his head, and declared, “What a mess! We have a company full of geniuses and not one of them is smart enough to clean up after themselves.”

 

My friend nodded and chuckled. “Same at my old job!”

 

“Oh yeah? What did your company do?”

 

“Put up signs like, ‘Your mother does not work here, clean up your mess!’ We had people sign up for shifts to clean. None of it worked. Only when the mess got in the way of others did they clean it, but then, only enough for their space.”

 

“What’s it going to take? HR is not helpful. Financial penalties? Rewards? Take away the kitchens?” The interviewer’s tone had changed as he fixed his gaze upon my friend. My friend’s radar was activated and he inadvertently blurted. “Ummm…is this a test?”

 

“Nah!” The interviewer wryly smiled. “I’d like to hear your ideas!”

 

In reality, the casual tour was an unconventional test. Fortunately, my friend gave an answer that was to the interviewer’s approval and he was hired.

 

Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand. Lifting up his eyes, then, and seeing that a large crowd was coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, so that these people may eat?” He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he would do.

John 6:4-6 (ESV)

 

Jesus quickly answered Philip by performing a miracle, feeding over five thousand people by miraculously multiplying five barley loaves and two fish. Jesus was testing Philip, pushing him to increase and enlarge his faith to believe in the power of God rather than the failings and limitations of man.

 

I wonder how many times Jesus has tested me and I was unaware or worse, miserably failed? As I sojourn with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, I have learned that every moment I walk with Him is a test; I can never let my guard down. Testing is not temptation for God does not tempt me or any other believer. He protects me against Satan and his demons who continually attack me with temptations. When temptations do occur, it is a test of my faith and willingness to look to God rather than rely upon my own strength and inevitably succumb to the temptations. Like the unconventional interview my friend experienced, the temptations may be subtle, even disguised as praise. It is no surprise for these are my vulnerabilities, my pride and ego, and it is in these realms where I am always tested. Thanks be to God that He gives me His Holy Spirit to spiritually discern these temptations and with it, the strength to resist the temptations and cling to Him for victory.

 

Is this life a test?

 

Yes.

 

God is my Tutor, my Teacher, and my Truth! Each test reveals a bit more of His glorious grace and mercy that He has bestowed upon me when I did not deserve it.

 

Love and trust the Lord; seek His will in your life.

 

 

“Hey Paul! I’m your little brother, Jake!”

 

He was nearly a foot shorter and five years younger. With a shock of brown hair framing a thin smiling face, he stuck his hand out to greet me.

 

“Very cool! Pleased to meet you, Jake!”

 

Our high school was embarking upon a new program dubbed the Little Brother Program. It randomly paired incoming seventh graders with a senior upperclassman, affording each an opportunity to befriend one another. There were planned encounters during the year including participating in the Homecoming assembly and various activity days. We both enjoyed participating in the events and even found time to get together outside of these meetings. As my senior year was coming to an end our yearbooks were passed out. A flurry of activity occupied most of our remaining days as we sought to have our friends sign their photos. Of course, I wanted my little brother to sign it and we soon met. I signed his yearbook, returned it, and when I received mine back, quickly turned to his photo. It was unsigned.

 

“Why didn’t you sign my yearbook?”

 

“I did!”

 

Quickly looking at the inside and back covers, I could not find his message. “Where did you sign it?”

 

He grabbed the yearbook from my hands and turned to the page. “Right there!”

 

I was stunned!

 

“You signed MY photo!”

 

“Of course!” he grinned.

 

“Why?” I was flabbergasted that he didn’t sign his photo but signed mine instead, partially covering it.

 

“Hey, if I signed my photo, when would you ever turn to the seventh graders and look for me? This way you will always remember me!”

 

Good point! We parted, promising one another that we would keep in touch. His clever action made sure I would remember him!

 

This was the dedication offering for the altar on the day when it was anointed, from the chiefs of Israel: twelve silver plates, twelve silver basins, twelve golden dishes…

Numbers 7:84 (ESV)

 

From Genesis to Chronicles, the Bible records numerous lists of the names of Israelites. I used to wonder why God would painstakingly record the names and contributions of so many Israelites, some never mentioned again except within that brief Bible passage. As an example, in this chapter from the Book of Numbers, the twelve tribes of Israel are commanded by Moses to contribute an offering for the consecration of the original temple.

 

Nashon, Nethanel, Eliab, Elizur, Shelumiel, Eliasaph, Elishama, Gamaliel, Abidan, Ahiezer, Pagiel, and Ahira. Over twelve days, these men representing their respective twelve tribes of Israel, each presented a silver plate, a silver basin, a golden dish, a bull, a ram, a male lamb, and a goat. The procession and offering comprise the entire chapter. Whenever I read the Bible, I would simply gloss over the details of this chapter, thinking it repetitive and unimportant, until one day, the Holy Spirit spoke to me and directed me to ponder the reasons God placed these names and passages in the Bible.

 

God placed these names in the Bible so WE would remember. God used these men to declare the holiness of His character and to set the example of using our lives and possessions to honor Him first. Someday, in Heaven before my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I will have an opportunity to meet these great Saints of the Bible, whom God chose to honor.  I know them because God knows them! God will make sure I do not forget them because He does not!

 

My little brother and I were reunited many years later. I learned that his father was also a practicing physician and reconnected through him. Now a foot taller, my little brother was no longer. He did remember signing my picture in my yearbook…and he was glad I did not forget him! He made sure of that!

 

Love and trust the Lord; seek His will in your life.

 

 

Binging.

 

Everyone is familiar with this activity. Defined as excessive indulgence in an activity, there are binges for nearly everything we do. Look no further than social media to romp through accounts of shopping binges, eating binges, and exercise binges. There is even binge-watching, defined as watching multiple episodes of a television series through a variety of digital media (internet, DVDs, and/or DVRs). I do this everyday as I work out on my elliptical, and I love it! Although binging may sometimes be viewed as a negative behavior, there are positive benefits depending upon the activity. For example, binge-watching allows for a complete immersion in a television or movie series, potentially yielding new insight into the story. Subtle themes, minor characters, disparate plot lines-all of these may be refreshed by a broad and intensive review of the entire story.

 

A few years ago, I was confronted with a serious interpersonal conflict. Pushing through the swirling emotions of frustration, despair, and hurt, I was uncertain how to proceed. Prayer? Seeking wise counsel from Christian brothers? All of these were done and were important steps in my healing, but the real breakthrough came during one three hour session. I binged on reading the Bible. I read the Book of Psalms in its entirety, uninterrupted. What emerged was a sweeping perspective of God’s redemptive plan for my life. I began my sojourn through Psalms, on my knees, broken by my sins and crying out my need for a Savior. I sought the Lord and He heard me and raised me up, delivering my from all my fears. Finally, I stood on level ground, brought upright by my Heavenly Father’s promises that He is faithful to those who place their trust in Him. My healing came through a binge reading of God’s Word!

 

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

Matthew 24:35 (ESV)

 

Long after this present earth and Heaven are gone, God’s Word will remain. Binging can be beneficial but when the activity is targeted upon God, it can be life transforming. If I am to place my faith in the Truth, something eternal and unchanging, it can only be God’s Word.

 

Binging on God’s Word!

 

Love and trust the Lord; seek His will in your life.

 

“Well, what did people believe in before God?”

 

It was a line I heard from a television show. At first, it seemed an odd question but it is one that secular anthropologists and sociologists have wrestled and debated for centuries. One line of reasoning proposes that our ancestors first worshipped nature-the earth, sun, moon, and stars. Another hypothesis focuses upon animals, imparting supernatural qualities to various species. Still another suggests that as man evolved, their gods were made in their own image, replete with the same failings and weaknesses. One can certainly see evidence of all these religions in many cultures throughout the history of this world, some still existing to this present day. All are compelling candidates to answer the question. However, once again, God gives us the Truth.

 

Claiming to be wise, they became fools,  and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things.

Romans 1:22-23 (ESV)

 

God created the Heavens and the earth. He created all living creatures. He created Man. From the beginning, man knew that God was the Creator and Sustainer of his life. There were no other options. It was a perfect world and a perfect relationship, and it was not enough for man. He chose another path by believing in a god named Satan and worshipping an idol of himself. Religion is not an evolution from nature to the divine. It is a devolution from the Divine God to the mortal and sinful man.

 

What did people believe in before God?

 

Nothing.

 

God has always existed. It was man that exchanged the glory of the eternal and omnipotent God for an idol of himself and to worship his own accomplishments. Thanks be to God that even when man turned away from God, God still chose to love His creation. He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to this earth to reconcile the relationship that man had broken. He sent His Son, so that all who confess and repent of their sins and accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior, will be saved and have eternal life.

 

All praise to the Living and Eternal God who has always existed!

 

Love and trust the Lord; seek His will in your life.

 

Medical residents and students love learning and memorizing clinical pearls. These are nuggets of wisdom, some handed down through generations of physicians, some found in medical journals and textbooks, and some discovered through one’s own clinical experiences. One familiar aphorism, originating with Dr. Theodore Woodward in the 1940’s is, “When you hear hoofbeats, think horses not zebras!” In other words, common diseases are common and rare disease are rare. A patient presenting with flu-like symptoms most likely has the flu and not an obscure disease like familial Mediterranean fever. This phrase has even found its way to contemporary medical television shows such as “Scrubs” and “House”. This pearl lives on and will continue to be taught to successive generations of physicians.

 

Is there a spiritual pearl that I have learned and can also pass down to future generations? Is there an aphorism that will impart wisdom and still remain fresh and unchanging?

 

Throughout the years, Jesus Christ has been variously depicted in literature and the arts. “Jesus Christ Superstar” depicted Jesus as a conflicted and insecure man, stripped of His divinity. “Godspell” presented Jesus as a warm and engaging teacher, void of His miraculous powers and Godhead.  If Jesus Christ has so many identities, how can I speak of an eternal Truth? What spiritual pearl can I pass along to future generations?

 

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Hebrews 13:8 (ESV)

 

Jesus is not a flawed and insecure leader. He is not merely a man unsure of His duty to God nor is He simply a great teacher. He does not change based upon man’s cultural norms or social trends. There is only one Jesus Christ-Lord, Savior, Creator and Sustainer of the Universe.

 

He is the same for all eternity!

 

Jesus is our inestimable Pearl!

 

Amen!

 

Love and trust the Lord; seek His will in your life.

 

It was 1994 and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani faced the daunting task to revitalize a stagnant and decaying city. Hire more police? Institute longer prison terms for criminals? Yes. But the heart of his new agenda was adopting a no tolerance policy for graffiti and broken windows. Giuliani reasoned that New Yorkers would feel safer living in their own city if these eyesores were eliminated. “A cleaner city is a safer city.” He was correct. New Yorkers soon began feeling better about their city and themselves when signs of urban decay, robberies, and violent crimes disappeared. New financial investments poured in as the city roared back to recovery. Four years later, Giuliani commented, “Obviously murder and graffiti are two vastly different crimes. But they are part of the same continuum, and a climate that tolerates one is more likely to tolerate the other.”

 

On a much smaller scale, when I relax my vigilance, I experience a similar erosion of standards within my own home and business. Little lapses, like crumbs left on the table or floor, encourages a lackadaisical attitude and leads to larger pieces of food and rubbish that are soon left unattended. If one does not devote attention to seemingly trivial bad behaviors, a descent down a slippery slope, tolerating more egregious offenses, may result.

 

My spiritual life is no different. Fresh from a morning of fellowship at Church or my morning daily devotional and prayer with God, I am energized, enthusiastic to obey God. But within a few hours, the nicks and bruises begin. I allow sinister thoughts to creep into my psyche. I justify these thoughts by convincing myself that I was an innocent victim or God would surely understand and overlook these offenses. All this does is encourage more bad behavior and sinning.

 

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.               

1 John 1:8 (ESV)

 

For so many years, I tolerated, even ignored sins that I committed which I deemed small or insignificant. I deceived myself and others. God has changed my heart to conform and transform me into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ. I am far from perfect but by committing to confess and repent of every sin, God has started the painful reversal of a stagnant and decaying spiritual life which I embraced for so many years.

 

Praise God for His grace and mercy!

 

Love and trust the Lord; seek His will in your life.

 

The veterinarian entered our examination room flashing an endearing and broad smile. A gray haired gentleman adorned in an immaculate white coat, he introduced himself before turning his attention to our dog. Our family was a bit apprehensive since our new dog did not readily accept strangers. No problem here! In soft and measured tones, he spoke to our dog and slowly maneuvered his hands to perform a quick but adept examination. I was duly impressed!

 

“You have a healthy dog!” He stroked her back, lifting up her paws as he simultaneously completed his examination. “And thank you for choosing a rescue dog! Do you have any questions for me?”

 

We did and he completely answered the questions with aplomb; no matter if he repeated this scenario several times a day, he gave us his undivided attention. But he suddenly became flustered when we asked him a seemingly innocent question. “How often she would we bathe her?”

 

“What have you been told?”

 

Our family glanced at each other and nodded, “Once a month?”

 

He shook his head and said, “They still teach that? I need to discuss this with the professors at the veterinary schools!” This was getting interesting.

 

“So it is not once a month?”

 

He chuckled. “No, in fact, you can wash her everyday if you like. I know what you have heard, the dog’s skin will dry out, it’s bad for them, they don’t need to bathe as often as we do….all of these are false. You take a bath everyday, your dog can as well!”

 

I smiled as I reflected upon the doctor’s words. Veterinary medicine is not only field of study that perpetuates antiquated ideas. Medicine, business, and nearly every profession is replete with similar tales. When I was a medical student, some of my textbooks advocated institutionalizing children with Down syndrome because some pundits concluded there was no hope for them to lead a productive life. Explain that to my son who has Down syndrome. He is a healthy teen-ager who performs math at his grade level and is competitive on the basketball court. When we allow ourselves to blindly follow advice rendered by unknown or unvetted sources, we become fools and relinquish the very qualities that set us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. We should carefully scrutinize everything we hear.

 

What about the Bible? Not surprisingly, liberal critics and atheists alike find a plethora of reasons to not believe the Bible. It is an ancient mythological treatise-outdated, obsolete, and out of touch with reality and current events.

 

“Noah and the flood? Impossible! How could the entire earth be covered by water? This is a gross exaggeration!”

 

“Jonah swallowed by a fish for three days and living? It was just an allegory! He wasn’t really swallowed!”

 

An exaggeration? An allegory? Jesus Christ believed in Noah and Jonah and taught them to His followers.

 

For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and they were unaware until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
Matthew 24:37-39 (ESV)

 

For just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

Matthew 12:40 (ESV)

 

Like the frequency of bathing a dog, there are many things that are put forward as facts which we should have every reason to be skeptical. Before I became a Christian, I also thought Noah and Jonah were myths or allegories of epic struggles between ancient civilizations. It was only when I confessed and repented of my sins and accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior did I begin to seriously investigate the claims of the Bible.

 

Unlike many of the teachings of the world and man, what the Bible teaches is and remains the Truth. It all rests upon the testimony of Jesus Christ. I believe these events occurred because my Lord Jesus Christ believed it. Jesus is real. He is my God, my Savior, and my reason for living. Everyone must honestly investigate the claims of Jesus Christ and decide whether Jesus is really who He claimed to be-the Creator of God of this Universe.

 

Yes, the Bible still teaches that!

 

Love and trust the Lord; seek His will in your life.

 

 

Midway through my dermatopathology fellowship, over twenty five years ago, a surgical pathology fellow cautioned me about not being overly confident in the job security of my current position at our institution. After a department conference, he pulled me aside and said, “You’re pretty happy here, aren’t you?”

 

“I love it here!” I beamed.

 

“Don’t get too comfortable!” Turning me aside and whispering, he disclosed to me, “You know, every year, someone is always fired!”

 

“Come on!” He was known for his pranks and I was not about to become his latest willing victim.

 

“You didn’t know?” His serious expression immediately caused me to doubt my initial impression. He then rattled off unfamiliar names of former residents and research fellows, all fired within the last five years. “See! Be careful!”

 

I was horrified but quickly confirmed his revelations with others in the department. The dismissals were due to a wide mix of inappropriate behaviors ranging from gross incompetence to sexual harassment. Up to that point in my fellowship, I was sublimely happy and content with my position, completely clueless that my position was so tenuous. Although I was reasonably confident that I was adequately performing up to expectations and I wasn’t an HR nightmare for the department, the mere knowledge that I could be fired at any moment rattled my confidence.

 

This lack of confidence in my professional life paralleled my spiritual relationship with God. During this same period of time, I struggled with the security of my salvation. I wanted to please God but whenever I thought I failed, I felt as though I committed the unpardonable sin and forfeited my salvation. It not only rattled my confidence, it drained my spiritual vitality, rendering me impotent and a poor witness for Jesus Christ. I erroneously thought I could earn my salvation back and fell into the Satanic trap of believing I could perform enough good works to offset my sins, bringing me back into good standing with God.

 

…He entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption.

Hebrews 9:12 (ESV)

 

God graciously and mercifully showed me the error of my ways. Believing in my own goodness and efforts to reach God, I revealed the depths of depravity that sin had wrought upon my life. No action, no good work, could ever be enough to restore the broken relationship I had with God. Only by confessing and repenting of my sins and affirming that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior was I able to break free from the doubt and uncertainty over the security of my salvation. Like listening to my peers in my fellowship training program, I allowed myself to listen to the lies of the world instead of clinging to my relationship with Jesus Christ.

 

Once saved in Jesus Christ, always saved. Jesus Christ will never leave nor forsake us!

 

Love and trust the Lord; seek His will in your life.

 

It was Tuesday morning, the usual time for my dermatopathology didactic teaching session with my dermatology residents. Gathered around the multi-head teaching microscope, I was presenting a series of unknown microscope slides and asking for their diagnostic input.

 

“Ok, here is a familiar skin tumor. It is one of the painful tumors of the skin. What are the others? Remember that mnemonic I taught you?” Painful cringes contorted the faces of my dermatology residents. One brave soul meekly asked, “Can you tell us again?”

 

“ANGEL!” as I happily obliged. All heads nodded in agreement as dusty neurons re-ignited. “And what does this acronym mean?” In unison, they confidently chanted, “A for angiolipoma, N for neuroma, G for glomus tumor, E for eccrine spiradenoma, and L for leiomyoma!”

 

“You’ll never forget it again!”

 

Mnemonics assist us in remembering obscure facts and all medical residents are bombarded with thousands of such minutiae. Unless there is a scaffold, a realistic and practical way to organize these disparate bits of information, the data will aimlessly drift within our neural connections, awaiting the proper connection to string them together. But it is not only medical facts that are difficult to remember.

 

Memorizing Bible verses is a continual struggle for me. I love the Bible but became frustrated when I could not recall familiar verses I had just read or be able to quote a verse, in the appropriate situation. My problem was the same that confronted my residents. I had no template, no scaffold upon which the Bible verses were organized in my mind.

 

One day, I prayed to God to help me remember the Bible verses I had just read. The Holy Spirit spoke to me and ironically used a familiar prayer mnemonic to enlighten me. The mnemonic is a modification of the acronym-ACTS, a Christian mnemonic frequently used to assist one’s prayers.

A-Adoration

C-Confession

T-Thanksgiving

S-Supplication

 

I modified it to AAAA because I believe that our prayers need to begin with confessing and repenting of our sins before God to place each believer in the proper attitude and position before our Creator.

 

Acknowledgment of Sins (Confession)

Adoration of God

Appreciation for God (Thanksgiving)

Asking God for others (Supplication)

 

I have organized every book of the Bible by verses under these general headings. As an example, for the book of the Prophet Nahum, the following verses are linked to the acronym headings.

 

Acknowledgement of Sins (Confession)	Nahum 1:2 (ESV)	The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and wrathful; the LORD takes vengeance on His adversaries and keeps wrath for His enemies.
Adoration of God	Nahum 1:15 (ESV)	Behold, upon the mountains, the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace!
Appreciation for God (Thanksgiving)	Nahum 1:3 (ESV)	The LORD is slow to anger and great in power, and the LORD will by no means clear the guilty. His way is in whirlwind and storm, and the clouds are the dust of His feet.
Asking for others (Supplication)	Nahum 1:7 (ESV)	The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows those who take refuge in Him.

 

Using this mnemonic, memorizing Bible verses became easier. God, once again, answered my prayers and He provided the connections, the missing scaffold I needed to organize His Word. As the Prophet Nahum reminds us through the Holy Spirit…

 

The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows those who take refuge in Him.

Nahum 1:7 (ESV)

 

Amen!

 

Love and trust the Lord; seek His will in your life.