THE END OF EVIL March 28, 2019 | 2 Chronicles 33 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, consolidated much territory under his rule and laid the foundations for what would become the modern nation. But his true obsession was his fear of death and attempt to find an elixir […]
A SCARY CHALLENGE TO OUR FAITH March 27, 2019 | 2 Chronicles 32:1–23 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue Why do bad things happen to good people? Rabbi Harold Kushner answered that question in his bestselling book by arguing that God is loving but not omnipotent. Prominent atheists have said this is proof there is no god […]
MIGHTY AND YOUNG March 22, 2019 | 2 Chronicles 27 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue Social identity is the term used by social psychologists to describe the ways that people express who they are. These ways include making choices that align with their “in-groups” and avoiding behaviors that they associate with their “out-groups.” Social identities can […]
A PATH TO LEPROSY March 21, 2019 | 2 Chronicles 26 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue When playing with tools in his father’s workshop at age 3, Louis Braille was struck in the eye by a piece of metal. The injury blinded him, and a subsequent infection took the sight of his other eye. His parents […]
STETHOSCOPE 17 (MY CLINICAL ROTATION DIARY) It’s a Thursday…a Thursday in the 5th week of my clinical rotation here. Previously at OBGYN… I’m kinda glad I’m almost done with the rotation. I was a bit disappointed because I really looked forward to my rotation in the department with so much excitement, but…in all things […]
STETHOSCOPE 16 (MY CLINICAL ROTATION DIARY) It’s my second week in the department. Though I was a bit discouraged with the atmosphere in my unit, I’ve decided to concentrate on learning-that’s what I came to do. There’s this sense of trying to prove knowing and trying to make one feel inferior or embarrassed when […]
BRINGING REST TO THE LAND March 11, 2019 | 2 Chronicles 14 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue The United Nations’ Secretary-General’s Report on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace (2018) outlines an effort by member states to maintain peace and secure freedom from conflict. They intend “to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war” with “activities aimed […]
DAILY DEVOTIONAL. DATE: SUNDAY 10TH MARCH 2019 THEME: VICTORY WITHOUT A FIGHT. MEMORISE: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Romans 12:19 READ: 2 Chronicles 20:22-27 22 And when they began to sing and to praise, the […]
TO THAT WOMAN… To the Hagars who don’t allow past disappointments and regrets shield them from future prospects and progress. They still find mercy before the All merciful. {Genesis 16:4; 21:17-20} To the Jochebeds who take daring steps to save their children. They show great strength and faith in God. {Exodus 2:2…} To the […]
STETHOSCOPE 15 (MY CLINICAL ROTATION DIARY) A lot has happened, so I’ll summarize the past week. My rotation this past week has been pretty eventful. Had ward rounds with the consultant mostly. I participated (passively) in the surgeries done. We (with other students) participated in the antenatal clinic. I also attended the morning meetings […]