Laura wants to die

Is Suicide Ok? Do you believe 24-year-old Laura should be allowed to take her life by lethal injection even though she’s not terminally ill? Just because Laura says,  “Life, that’s not for me,”  is it right for her to end her life? Her doctors and government say, “Yes.” This is a highly debated and complicated…

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Why Would You Refuse Fame and Fortune?

Why Would You Refuse Fame and Fortune? Dr. Bill Nichols   A top news story of the month, June, 2015, from Forbes spotlighted renowned physician Paul Farmer for his selfless service to the poorest of the poor.  As an outstanding specialist in infectious disease, he left the prestigious halls of Harvard Medical School to do…

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Faith and a Fatal Disease

3 Ways Faith Helps in a Fatal Disease. If physicians say you or your loved one has a fatal disease, how can faith help? Many say their faith made all the difference. I’ve found that faith helps most people in 3 main ways: 1. Your Faith in God reminds you of your PAST. Faith is…

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Do you know this American Hero?

A hero is someone who demonstrates exceptional bravery and service on behalf of others. Dr. Gretchen Berggren is an AMERICAN HERO in my book because she has bravely and sacrificially served God and his children in the Congo, Haiti and other places where people desperately needed medical and spiritual help. Internationally recognized physician This Harvard…

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Is This Really the ‘Greatest Breakthrough in Medical History’?

The new $100 million government supported Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) initiative is raising unprecedented high hopes for people with brain disorders. At the same time, it’s raising questions and even fears from religious, ethics, and human rights leaders. I’ve seen lots of change in the medical field in my lifetime, and as…

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