How Do You Find Joy in Surgery When You’re in Pain? Let’s be honest—some days it’s hard to love this job. The back hurts, the schedule’s packed, the patient’s being difficult, and the suction just died mid-procedure. You want to radiate calm, collected confidence…but inside, you’re just trying not to swear into your mask. And […]

When most people think of Steve Irwin—the “Crocodile Hunter”—they remember the wild stunts with crocodiles, snakes, or other dangerous animals. On the surface, it seemed the thrill came from near-death encounters with fearsome creatures. But that wasn’t what drew millions of people to him. The true reason Steve Irwin captured the hearts of so many […]

The other day, I was at church talking with a couple of friends. We were discussing a third friend who was going through something tough. I mentioned I could reach out to him via text or phone call. Without me even asking, both of my friends said they would prefer a phone call. I paused […]