John

January 24, 2024

A newly discovered eyewitness account of my father’s last WWII battle in which he lost his leg and almost his life

Two weeks I posted an article about my WWII book, At First Light, in which I mentioned that my father, Major Philip B. Larimore, Jr., one […]
January 22, 2024

Ask Dr. Walt 35 – Sexual identity and transgenderism

A novel way of thinking about one’s body has entered into popular culture. “Transgender” individuals refer to their “gender” as a sexual identity that may be […]
January 19, 2024

January 19, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero prepares to ship out – Part 6 – Final letter home

Phil wrote his mother from Fort Meade, Maryland. It’s unclear when or where Phil learned of his transfer to the 3rd Infantry Division. Certainly in this […]
January 19, 2024

Ask Dr. Walt 34 – To become a better parent focus on your parenting style

In my career, I’ve attended the births of over 1500 babies. In almost every case, the parents wanted to be great parents. But most of them […]
January 17, 2024

January 17, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero prepares to ship out – Part 5 – Coast Guard Beach Patrol

After a week at Fort Meade, Phil received orders to take a train 200 miles to Camp Patrick Henry[1] in Warwick County, Virginia. With the usual […]
January 17, 2024

Becoming an everyday missionary wherever God plants you!

Recently I presented a world-wide, online webinar for the International Christian Medical and Dental Associations on the topic of “How to Be an Everyday Missionary in […]
January 15, 2024

Ask Dr. Walt 40 – A family plan for spiritual growth

Most parents who value Christian faith want their children to enjoy a vibrant, growing relationship with God, both now and throughout their lives. But did you […]
January 12, 2024

Ask Dr. Walt 41 – Helping your family flourish

Researchers tell us there is hope for the family in America. W. Bradford Wilcox, the director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia […]
December 8, 2019

After you have suffered a little while God will himself restore you and make you strong

The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and […]
December 11, 2019

Weeping may remain for a night but rejoicing comes in the morning

Those who go out weeping, will return with songs of joy. … For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that […]
December 14, 2019

Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty

If you knew the gift of God, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water. … My people have committed two […]
December 14, 2019

Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink

My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. … You, God, are […]
December 15, 2019

Taste and see that the Lord is good. … His fruit is sweet to my taste

The master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants […]
December 15, 2019

The unfolding of your words gives light

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. … Direct my footsteps according to your word.