TheDiscipleMd A few years ago I was attending the church where my granddaughters were participating in a program for the entire congregation. I was, once again, struck by the innocence of small children and how angelic they can so often look and act. One little girl got up to the podium and said: “I know […]
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The Ghosts Of Pioneer Past
July 24th, 2020 
Scott TheDiscipleMD I once watched a documentary on the Public Broadcasting Service about animals that live in the desert. The show highlighted the fact that at first glance it appeared that very few animals lived in such harsh conditions. As the camera panned the landscape there seemed to be no life. But, upon closer examination the […]
When Things ‘Go South’, We Should ‘Look North!’
July 22nd, 2020 Scott TheDiscipleMD There is always some part of life that is going south. What do I mean? The English idiom “go south” has a distinct meaning related to something going wrong or worsening. If we examine our lives, that idiom is true most of the time. That doesn’t mean that our lives are generally terrible, it […]
Same Ground, Same Fate!
July 21st, 2020 Scott TheDiscipleMD I don’t know why it is, but when someone famous passes away, it sets me into a pensive mood. Pensive, because when I hear of their passing, famous people are often cited for their body of professional work. A businessman is acclaimed for his industry. Someone from the arts for their creative mind or […]