The Poor Man’s Pharmacy

The Poor Man’s Pharmacy

Finland is said to be the birthplace of saunas. Reports state that there are 3.3 million saunas in Finland for a population of approximately 5.5 million people. Evidently, sauna bathing is part of the culture. The Finns call it the poor man’s pharmacy. Sauna bathing...

Witnessing Courage

Witnessing Courage

I have greatly admired and at times even envied people who seem to have no problem sharing literature, talking, or praying with someone they’ve just met. They often say that they ask and receive these “divine appointments.” However, my envy stems from wishing I had...

Breaking the Ice

Breaking the Ice

It’s interesting to sit in a hotel lobby or a waiting room with hurting strangers. Some sit in silence, avoiding eye contact by concentrating on their phones; others have the social grace to acknowledge your presence by a brief nod or the utterance of a soft “hello”...