christmas

October 2, 2024

1) What are the key factors influencing my overall health?

I enjoy penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. Here is the link to the most recent issue, July 2024. My column, “Understanding […]
October 1, 2024

Monthly Family Update — October 2024

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter:  Understanding Your Health: Six Questions to Review with Your Family Physician List of last month’s blogs at DrWalt.com […]
September 25, 2024

Introduction: Six Questions to Review with Your Family Physician

I enjoy penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. Here is the link to the most recent issue, July 2024. My column, “Understanding […]
September 19, 2024

September 19, 1944 — In France it is said war comes and goes yet in many ways it never changes

Inside the tiny French tavern restaurant, Madame Gervaud sat, rocked and knitted, Outside , the rain slanted down on the narrow cobbled street . Now and […]
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 […]
December 20, 2010

A Christmas story – Part 1

My most popular books, at least based upon sales and letters, are the Bryson City series. The series includes: Bryson City Tales: Stories of a Doctor’s First […]
December 22, 2010

A Christmas story – Part 2

Last time, I began a Christmas story that came from my book Bryson City Seasons. Here’s the second of three parts. I hope it will be […]
December 24, 2010

A Christmas story – Part 3

Monday, I began a Christmas story that came from my book Bryson City Seasons. Part 2 was posted Wednesday. Here’s the last of three parts. I hope […]
December 12, 2022

Families can find joy in pared-down, simpler holidays

The stock market has sunk. Your retirement account is evaporating. Political discord dominates the news. Joy to the world? It’s that glorious time of year, but […]
December 17, 2023

If the origin of Christmas is “pagan,” should Christians celebrate the holiday?

As we approach the Christmas holiday, Christians will often be challenged by those who note the “pagan” origin of Christmas. As a result, some Christians believe […]
December 20, 2023

A Wonderful Christmas Story – Part 1

My most popular books, at least based on sales and letters, are the Bryson City series. In the second book in this series, Bryson City Seasons, I […]