Anyone in the medical field who celebrates the suffering or death of another human should consider a different path.
We care for people from all walks of life, some who hold views or who have committed actions we may find abhorrent.
The standard of our profession is to treat every patient with dignity, compassion, and the same quality of care.
‘It is immoral, unethical, and violates Stark law to self refer without frank ownership notice. That is why hospitals and health systems “owning” physicians is immoral, unethical, and violates Stark law of self referral.’
@GeBaiDC@RobertKennedyJr
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When I was in seminary, one of the constant refrains in preaching classes was: “Don’t just explain the text—apply it!”
The assumption was that every sermon needed to end with a to-do list. We were trained to believe that the real power of the Bible is unlocked when we put it to work in our lives. “Application,” they told us, is where the rubber meets the road.
But here’s what I’ve learned: the Bible is first and foremost about what God has already applied to us. It’s not a toolbox for self-improvement—it’s a testimony to divine accomplishment.
God is the Applier. We are the applied.
The holiness you need isn’t something you have to go out and get—it’s already been credited to you. The righteousness you lack isn’t a project to work on—it’s a gift you’ve already been given in full. The love and acceptance we long for has already been finally secured for us.
The overarching message of the Bible isn’t about our work; it’s about His. And because His work is finished, we can rest. That’s the point. Freedom.
Spiritual growth doesn’t start with “What do I need to do now?” It starts with “What has He already done for me?” The gospel is not a call to get busy; it’s an announcement that we can finally breathe.
Seminary told me the end goal of preaching was application leading to “holier” behavior. The gospel tells me the end goal is rest.
Theologian Gerhard Forde asked the only real post-sermon question worth asking: “So, what are you going to do now that you don’t have to do anything?
Grok Imagine prompt:
Ornate Mandalorian-style armor crafted from white porcelain with intricate blue floral patterns and golden filigree accents, highly detailed and reflective ceramic surface, elegant and regal design, cinematic lighting, ultra-realistic 8k concept art.
The Good Surgeon creates a community of friendship where surgical trainees can rediscover meaning and purpose in their work & think about who they are becoming @DukeSurgRes@DukeSurgery
🌕 Moon Landing LIVE
Watch as @fireflyspace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander, well, lands! It’s scheduled to touch down on the Moon’s surface no earlier than 3:34am ET (0834 UTC). https://t.co/Py3Zcv6fu2
Job well done. Big shout out to @SarahJulane for the amazing job she did chairing the Bureau of Emerging Leaders and championing the voices of her constituents. #superwoman
Thank you to the outgoing Advisors and Members of the AOA Board of Trustees. We appreciate your dedication to the AOA and the osteopathic profession.
#DOProud
As we say goodbye to another successful House of Delegates annual business meeting, we want to congratulate Robert G.G. Piccinini, DO, D.FACN, an AOA board-certified osteopathic psychiatrist, for his election as the president-elect of the AOA.
#AOAHOD@MichiganDOs#DOProud
What a wonderful time in Chicago at the @AOAforDOs House of Delegates Meetings! We appreciate all of our Oklahoma Osteopathic physicians who came to advocate and support! 🩺
#DOproud#OsteopathicMedicine
We want to congratulate Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), FACOG, CS, who has been inaugurated as the 128th President of AOA for the term 2024–2025. As a dual board-certified OB-GYN, Dr. Hubka has dedicated her life to the field of osteopathic medicine. #DOProud
⚡Switzerland will have the tallest building in the world. And it will print it on a 3D printer.
The 30-meter high white tower will be called Tor Alva. It will be printed in parts, and then transported to the construction site, where the structure will be assembled.
Animals also cry when they lose their loved ones:
Sad footage from Australia of a male koala mourning the death of his female in the Adelaide Hills.
You won't see anything sadder today.