A few mornings ago I read these words: “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go forth and skip about like calves from the stall.” (Malachi 4:2) Doesn’t that sound great! Mind you, I have absolutely no personal experience with “calves skipping about from the stall” but the image that came to my mind was my kids’ response after I’ve told them they can have an extra snack, or that we’re going on vacation, or that bedtime has Continue Reading
You Are Still His
What if you were told to marry a prostitute or a male escort? You know, someone who, as a lifestyle, has intimate encounters with many other people. How would you respond? Isn’t marriage about faithfulness, monogamy, commitment, love, and loyalty? To marry someone who consistently sends pretty clear messages that they struggle in this area is a bit troubling, right? This question was posed years ago in a class I attended. I must admit, I was pretty offended and disturbed at the teacher for Continue Reading
Let It Go
Nurse: Hello, I’d like to call in a new prescription. Me (Pharmacist): Ok, patient’s name ... etc. And the medication? Nurse: We want to prescribe tramadol, POINT 50 mg. Me: Ok, well do you mean tramadol 50 mg? Nurse: I don’t know what you are asking. Me: I’m sorry, I thought I heard you say “point 50mg” (0.50mg). Then, in the most “matter-of-fact” tone she could muster up, she said the following: Nurse: I DID BUT IT’S THE SAME NUMBER! FIFTY or POINT 50; they Continue Reading