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  The Right Doctors at the Right Time Doah’s story is threaded with miracles, but some of the most important ones came wearing white coats—two young physicians who were not yet famous, not yet the giants they would become, but who saw what others missed and dared to think differently. When the doctors in Pittsburgh had given up on Doah—when they told me I was immature for refusing to accept his death, when they tried to take custody so they could perform experimental procedures his own pediatrician warned were dangerous—we packed up and left. We went to Boston, to Dr. Arnold Colodny, listed as one of the two top GI doctors in the USA at the time. Dr. Colodny? He had been Noelle's doctor when we were living in Boston. And we loved him. Her did so much good for Noelle! So, I picked up the phone and called him. If we showed up in Boston, would he take Doah? Yes, he said, not knowing we were planning to steal Doah from the hospital, metaphorically fly to the airport, and literally fly ...

  Today's Publisher's Pride is  When Liberty Enslaves  by Jerry Aveta, which reached  #88 in campaigns & elections, #95 in U.S. abolition of slavery history, and #98 in abolition history of the US. Book Description There is a common experience between our experiences today and those before the Civil War many years ago.  The effect of the intersection of faith and politics during these two experiences has had on our elections and our governance is uncanny in their similarities.  Both times an election insurrection was stopped by the sitting vice president.  Both times had people of the same faith on both sides of the social issues of the day claiming God’s favor and willing to divide the nation over those competing positions. Part 1 of this writing focuses on the Civil War era and how liberty centered around the issue of equality.  Some people of faith believed all men were equal, some did not. Part 2 focuses on our present times and how libert...

  So… what  is  a rare disease? A disease is considered  rare  when it affects a small percentage of the population — often  fewer than 1 in 2,000 people . But here’s the twist: while each condition is rare on its own,  rare diseases are common collectively . More than  300 million people worldwide  live with one of over  7,000 known rare diseases . Rare doesn’t mean simple. Many rare diseases are: Genetic and lifelong Diagnosed late — or misdiagnosed for years Poorly researched or underfunded Lacking clear treatment pathways or cures And the challenges go far beyond medicine. People and families affected by rare disease often face: Difficulty finding knowledgeable doctors and specialists Long travel distances for care, especially in rural or remote areas Fragmented services and gaps in adult care Financial strain from medical costs and lost income Social isolation and misunderstanding Emotional burnout for individuals, parents, siblings...

  Why Do Believers Suffer? 1. The Question Why do believers suffer? Not as a theological puzzle, but as a lived ache. If God is good, and I am faithful — why is this happening? 2. The Human Angle You pray. You serve. You try to live with integrity. And still — the diagnosis comes. The betrayal lands. The grief floods in. You wonder: Did I do something wrong? Is God angry? Is this a test? A punishment? A mystery? 3. The Inquiry Scripture doesn’t shy away from suffering. It names it, wrestles with it, dignifies it. Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble.” Paul wrote, “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed.” James said, “Consider it joy… because suffering produces perseverance.” Peter reminded us: suffering refines faith like fire refines gold. The reasons vary: We live in a broken world. We suffer the consequences of others’ choices. We are shaped through hardship. We are disciplined, not punished. We are prepared for deeper compassion....