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He Said ‘I Want to Die’—Then He Met Jesus
This is the true story of Dave, whose life was transformed by love and truth. The names were changed to protect privacy. “Seek the LORD while He may be found,Call upon Him while He is near.Let the wicked forsake his way,And the unrighteous man his thoughts;Let him return to the LORD,And He will have mercy… Read more
You Are Not Alone: God Will Finish What He Started
You Are Called- And Not Forgotten. Stay Faithful to Your Call in the Hard Middle. There is a moment in nearly every medical student’s journey when the calling to medical missionary work feels like a distant dream—overshadowed by exhaustion, endless demands, and the fear of not measuring up. That moment often comes between the second and… Read more
Letter To a Young Physician in Perplexity
Every generation of young physicians enters the medical field with a swirl of questions, aspirations, and decisions that shape their future. Whether you are approaching graduation from medical school, entering or completing your residency, or are already out of training and contemplating your next job move, these decisions carry weight and purpose. You stand at… Read more
Equally Yoked in Medical Ministry: A Vital Principle for Success
In medical ministry, one principle stands out as both essential and often neglected—the principle of being equally yoked. As a physician dedicated to combining medicine and ministry, I’ve experienced the challenges and the blessings that come when this principle is either ignored or embraced. The Bible counsels us not to be unequally yoked, and this… Read more
A Call for Integrity in Adventist Healthcare
Lessons from the Fall of Israel In just one generation, the Jewish nation fell from being a theocracy under God’s direct leadership to a divided, broken kingdom. Israel’s rise under King Solomon was marked by wealth, wisdom, and influence, yet it swiftly declined. The reasons for this fall are rooted in fundamental deviations from the… Read more
Engaging the Conscience for Lifestyle Change
In previous discussions, we’ve emphasized that character shapes destiny, and this is why character development is a central goal in medical ministry. But this naturally raises the question: How do we influence a patient’s character in a healthcare setting in a way that will also improve their health? Interestingly, even in secular environments where people… Read more
Programs vs Ministry: A Pastors Perspective
Many churches and pastors have stopped conducting Health Programs for the community. Why? Because as they are commonly conducted, they consume time, and resources with very little or no soul-saving or baptismal results. Even though Jesus did more healing the sick than preaching the gospel, and by so doing reaching the multitudes, most pastors today… Read more
The Power of a Sacred Approach to Healthcare
In the world of healthcare, the secular approach has provided us with valuable tools and methods to help patients achieve better health outcomes. However, while effective to a degree, it is ultimately incomplete. It falls short of the full potential that a sacred approach can offer, particularly when it comes to long-term lifestyle changes and… Read more
A Secular Model of Healthcare: We Need Something Better!
In today’s healthcare landscape, a secular approach dominates the way we address patient care, focusing heavily on the scientific methods and psychological models we’ve all been trained in. While these methods, such as Prochaska’s Model of Change and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, have become the backbone of modern medical practice, they reveal significant deficiencies when… Read more