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May 4, 2024

May 4, 1944 — Many men wrote their final letters home from Anzio

Everyone was now preparing for our big offensive. We studied area maps and worked tactics in the sand box and discussed how we were going to […]
May 2, 2024

Monthly Family Update — May 2024

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter: Kate and Charles confirmed Proud of Scott, also A sweet encouragement from an old friend “What the Bible […]
May 1, 2024

May 1, 1944 — Training for Operation Buffalo to breakout from Anzio

On the morning of May 1, Phil’s 3rd Infantry Division was once again assigned to corps reserve, where they remained until May 21.[1]
May 1, 2024

Using a spiritual history to uncover religious struggle (ICMDA Webinar – 3 of 5)

I was honored, privileged, and blessed to present a series of five global webinars for the International Christian Medical and Dental Associations. This is the third […]
April 30, 2024

April 30, 1944 — Final training for the upcoming breakout from Anzio begins

Tomorrow, at 0600 on May 1, 1944, Phil’s 3rd Division was scheduled to pass control of their front-line sector to the 45th Division and move back […]
April 29, 2024

April 29, 1944 — A disaster unfolds for Phil and his men

Starting on April 29, Phil’s 3rd Battalion was relieved to prepare for an offensive that they hoped would break the beachhead stalemate. At first light, Phil […]
April 28, 2024

April 28, 1944 — Planning for two massive campaigns at once

The Allied military brass at the highest levels were preparing two massive operations for the Allies. First, of course, was to have the Allies successfully break […]
April 28, 2024

Week Two of my New Devotional: “What the Bible Says About …” Speak the truth in love, Gracious words, Talk God loves, Words can harm, You are chosen

This week, my new devotional on the YouVersion app Bible reading plan, looks at “What the Bible Says About …” speaking the truth in love, gracious […]
June 16, 2008

Erectile Dysfunction an Indicator of Men’s Health

HealthDay News is reporting a story saying that erectile dysfunction could be an indicator of testosterone deficiency and the metabolic syndrome, a set of factors that […]
May 4, 2009

FDA Approves Triple-Drug Antihypertensive Polypill – Should you consider a polypill?

Hidden behind all of the Swine flu news stories is this one – which I feel is significantly more important when it comes to public health. […]
June 1, 2010

Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes. Do you?

Almost half of American adults, 45% of us, now have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes, according to a report from researchers from the national […]
June 10, 2010

New Study Says, “Check blood pressure at home, not MD’s office!”

Think you need to go to the doctor’s office to check your blood pressure? Think again. For years I’ve had my patients monitor their blood pressure […]
June 28, 2010

Drinking fewer sugary drinks lowers blood pressure

The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reported that “there may be a link between drinking fewer sugar-sweetened beverages and lowering blood pressure,” according to a study […]