December 28, 2006 | 3 comments
I’m not a poet, but occasionally, when praying for a patient and emailing thoughts the words and phrases that appear on my screen pleasantly surprise me. While praying for a patient who feared she didn’t have enough understanding to heal
December 19, 2006 | 1 comment
One of the most precious gifts we can give another is that of a listening ear. Not just a swift side-glance, a brief acknowledgment of their presence or a quick nod of approval. But a sincere concern and care for
December 19, 2006 | No comments yet
“With the gift of listening comes the gift of healing.” ~ Catherine de Hueck In an often quoted old nursery rhyme, William Edward Norris wrote: “If your lips would keep from slips, five things observe with care: To whom
December 14, 2006 | 2 comments
A young man decided to become a monk in a religious order that allowed monks to speak only two words every two years. After his first two years of training, the young monk was invited by his superior to
December 12, 2006 | 3 comments
This weekend it hit me how foreign the concept of turning to God first in times of emergency is for many people. I was filling out a medical release form to allow our daughter to attend a trip away from