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Is COVID & a ‘Toxic Medical System’ the Reason Doctor Suicides are Soaring?

When Obamacare was signed into law, I interviewed many physicians and medical association representatives for news reports. I was startled by the number of doctors who were angry and depressed about it. Suicides among physicans soared afterwards. Doctors began leaving the profession in record numbers. A decade later (and now with the weight of the…

Getting Rid of Negative Thoughts

The nicest guy I know, Michael Sheffield, strapped his belt with mine around a flag pole and our legs to keep from sliding off a ship during an unexpected storm. To say we were worried is an understatement. We prayed and survived. Over 30 years later, it is reassuring that research from Clinical Psychology &…

Worried? 12 Scriptures to Remind Us of God’s Peace

1. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.– Philippians 4:6-7 NIV 2. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for…

Halloween is Over and April Fool’s Not Here, Why Still Play the Maskafraid Game?

My Longtime Friend Died After Getting 2nd COVID Vaccine Shot

This is harsh, but I’m extremely mad. A friend (fellow Elvis fan) that I’ve known over 40 years died 6 days after taking her 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot. When I see dear ones post pictures and overjoyed about having these unproven and experimental vaccines injected into their bodies, I immediately think about Jews lining up…

How Many Secrets You Keep May Surprise Most

Do you want to know a secret? No one knows that… A scientific study of 13,000 real life secrets found the average person has 13 secrets. Most have been keeping quiet about them for at least 15 years. It’s human nature to keep secrets and tell little white lies, but until recently most people didn’t…

Deaths, Serious Reactions After Covid Vaccines Are Far More Than Media is Reporting, Official Reports Show

According to VAERS reports submitted to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of people who have died after receiving the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines is over 600. From Dec. 14, 2020 through Jan. 29, 2021 over 500 died. VAERS is the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, a CDC program that collects information regarding…

5 Things to Know About Physician Burn Out Now

Forty-two percent of physicians reported feeling burned out last year, according to Medscape’s 2021 Physician Burnout Report published Jan. 25. For the report, Medscape surveyed 12,339 physicians in more than 29 specialties from Aug. 30 to Nov. 5, 2020. Five report findings: 1. Sixty-nine percent of physicians said they were somewhat or very happy in 2020 before…

We Shook It Off: A Lesson From Mr. Beefy

On Inauguration Day it had been raining and misting here for a while. Our dog, Mr. Beefy, (a direct descendant–the firstborn–of Fortunado El Conquistador AKA “Nato” of Phoenix, Arizona) needed to go outside, but was hesitant, so I walked with him. The Beef is quite the sniffer. Knowing his process can take a while, I…

Is God in the Storm With You?

Jesus was asleep in the boat when the storm came. The Disciples woke Him and said “We are perishing!” Then He asked the Disciples – “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Jesus rebuked the storm – and the sea was calm. If God is in the storm with you – Find your…

Remain Calm, Trust in God, and For Sure Vote in Person

Blessed with good mentors in life, I’m grateful to carry their wisdom within me. They’ve been especially useful this year. In early June of 2020 Dodie and I decided we had enough of the bad news spewing out of broadcast and social media. Long before President Donald Trump’s presidency, I had lost faith in most…

My First Great Adventure Was In a Torrential Storm

I miss rain. When I was seven, we lived on West Ansley in south San Antonio. Three Dennis families, lived side by side, with six acres among us. It was my last innocent summer in many ways. In just a few months Blackie, my devoted Cocker Spaniel would be dead. Nineteen days later, I would…

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