Marriage and Family Health

September 7, 2024

September 7, 1944 – Dad had been awarded a hat trick of medals—a Purple Heart, a Silver Star, and now a Bronze Star

On September 7, the 3rd Division continued to chase retreating Germans northward up the Rhône Valley, encountering heavy resistance by an enemy desperate to escape. The […]

September 1, 2024

Monthly Family Update — September 2024

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter: Oh my goodness, my daily Bible Reading/Devotion just reached 8000 subscribers My Dad and St. Paul “Ask Dr. […]

August 21, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “Heart-Healthy Humor” (Part 3)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the July 2024 issue I addressed a couple of articles on […]

August 14, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “Laughter is the Best Prescription” (Part 2)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the July 2024 issue I addressed a couple of articles on […]

August 7, 2024

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “Laughter is the Best Medicine” (Part 1)

I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the July 2024 issue I addressed a couple of articles on […]

August 1, 2024

Monthly Family Update — August 2024

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter: As I reflect on 50 years of membership in and service to the Christian Medical and Dental Associations […]

July 31, 2024

I was shocked and horrified by a $55,000 medical bill for 12 hours in an ER

After over four and a half decades as a physician and after two and a half decades on the RBRVS Commission (The resource-based relative value scale […]

July 24, 2024

My Father is remembered at two Colorado Springs establishments

I was happy to learn from friends that a photo honoring my father’s WWII exploits and heroics, as well as my book about him, are featured […]

April 4, 2008

Evangelicals less likely to divorce, Barna survey says

Marriage Myth Busted – Divorce Rate NOT 50% A common and oft repeated statement about marriage is that “50% of all marriages end in divorce.” This […]

April 7, 2008

The power of a healthy marriage

A good marriage is a great way to avoid loneliness and cultivate a warm and supportive relationship. Two news stories this week report that good marriages […]

May 23, 2008

Tragedy in the Stephen Curtis Chapman Family

By now, I suspect most of you have read or heard about the incredibly painful and tragic news in what was meant to be a […]

May 26, 2008

Remembering my Dad on Memorial Day

It wasn’t until after his death, in 2003, that my brothers and I learned of our father’s bravery and courage in World War II. Philip B. […]

June 4, 2008

Dr. Walt’s Take on the Health Headlines – June 4, 2008

Here are my takes on some of today’s health headlines. If Dad is not involved in child care, can we blame the mom? Here’s one the […]

June 9, 2008

Happy Marriage Means Sweet Dreams for Women

HealthDay News reports new research that found that women in happy marriages tend to sleep more soundly than women in unhappy marriages. The research does not […]