TheDiscipleMD (The short Christmas story below was originally published in the December 14, 1982 issue of Woman’s Day magazine.) Christmas Story: For the Man Who Hated Christmas By Nancy W. Gavin “It’s just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no inscription. It has peeked through […]
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When ‘The Gang’ Was All Here!
December 8th, 2015 
Scott TheDiscipleMD I read in the USA Today a few years ago that he died at the age of ninety-nine. He was described as the “creator of karaoke”. His name, Mitch Miller! Who is he to me…well, my family spent many hours “Singing along with Mitch” for our Family Home Evenings. His albums provided accompaniment and […]
The Mansion
December 5th, 2015 Scott TheDiscipleMD “The Mansion” by Henry Van Dyke—is similar in nature to the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, but featured is one John Weightman, a man of fortune, a dispenser of political power, a successful citizen. One evening John sat in his library in a comfortable chair contemplating his wealth. Before him were spread descriptions and pictures […]
Bone Of My Bones!
December 3rd, 2015 Scott TheDiscipleMD A few years ago my wife and I celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary on the same day that a famous political couple announced their separation after forty years of marriage. I recall thinking that even after many decades of marriage, you need to continually nourish your relationship! Even this past month I know of three […]