Reconciled Harmony

Mar. 25, 2026 by

The breathtaking beauty of a four-part choir creates amazing harmony inviting the listener to experience the emotion of the musical piece. When the four-parts are not well aligned and a section struggles to find its place in the choral arrangement,

Love Poured Into Me

Mar. 18, 2026 by

In 2018, Dr. Bizal at Deaconess Ear, Nose, and Throat performed surgery on my right ear because of a cholesteatoma diagnosis. The doctor believed this growth had likely been in my ear since early in my life. In my 40s,

Character Produces Hope

Mar. 11, 2026 by

Walking with men and women of deep faith through debilitating disease of their own or a dear family member, I have witnessed the rejoicing in suffering that breeds endurance and character. In the ICU waiting room with the family whose

Endurance Produces Character

Mar. 4, 2026 by

The foundation of a strong life is built on our faith and hope in Jesus Christ who walks with us in our suffering. As we have noted previously, we are able to rejoice in our suffering and that our suffering

March 2026 Adventure Journal

Mar. 1, 2026 by