The Point of Medicine
The following articles fall under this category of content within The Point of Medicine.
The Desecration of Man
JC Bicek shares from Carl Trueman’s book of the same title about how the rejection of God degrades our humanity.
A Little Girl With A Big Faith
Mitzi Roberts shares about how everyone, even a child slave, can have a big impact on those around them.
The Sin of Certainty
Gene Rudd, MD shares about how the Sin of Certainty can lead us to disunity and to disobey the command nearest to the heart of Jesus: LOVE ONE ANOTHER!
Maundy Thursday
Ian Addington shares about the origins of Maundy Thursday and its significance to Christians.
His Hands On Africa
Bill Griffin, DDS shares about his recent mission trip to Rwanda and his involvement with His Hands On Africa.
Sanctification pt2
John Pierce, MD continues his series on the theme of Sanctification and shares the 4 Spiritual Secrets to being set apart.
On Pilgrimage Together pt3
Mike Chupp, MD continues his series on the theme of Lift Up Your Eyes from Psalm 121 and discusses the Lord Who Watches and God’s Watchfulness as Active Providence.
What is Wisdom?
Dave Stevens, MD shares about the importance of wisdom in our lives, the source of wisdom (God) and most importantly how to get it.
Our Relationship with God pt2
Gene Rudd, MD concludes his messages on Our Relationship with God as he describes the last four of seven.
Growing Christian Disciples
Connor Ham shares about his role as a CMDA Regional Director and the challenges of Growing Christian Disciples through his ministry.
Young Adults in the Church
Jenna Wiegert shares about the role of Young Adults in the Church and ways that they can be integrated into the body of Christ.
The Heart of A Disciple
Grant Hewitt shares from Matthew 5-7 about how God cares about the heart, motives and foundation of a disciple and how we are to exceed the righteousness of a Pharisee.
Leadership Lessons Learned from Exodus 17
George Courtney shares how we will accomplish more when we depend on God together and how we must stay obedient in our part, trusting God with results.
A Bright Sadness
Bill Reichart discusses the Value of Lent which invites us to enter Christ’s wilderness (suffering) voluntarily through fasting, prayer, and giving—so that when the uninvited wilderness (suffering) arrives, we have practiced meeting Jesus there.
Cognitive Enhancement
JC Bicek discusses Neuroethics and how advancements in neuroscience have led to increased treatment options and opportunities to alter our brains which raises questions about human flourishing and what it means to be human.
On Pilgrimage Together pt.2
Mike Chupp, MD shares about keeping our focus on God by developing a “new set of eyes” that enable us to be looking at God while our outward eyes are seeing the scenes of this passing world.
Sanctification
John Pierce, MD shares about the how the process of Sanctification teaches us how to serve God in His ways.
Unity
Brick Lantz, MD asks “What is the point of Unity?” and then shares from John 17:20-23 about how the unity of believers is the way the world will know God’s love for us and that he sent His son Jesus.
Fear of Man or Freedom in Christ
Pastor Jim Powell shares from Galatians 1:10 about influencers in the early church that were trying to get them to follow the rules and traditions of men rather than living in the freedom of the Grace of Christ.
Our Relationship with God pt1
Gene Rudd, MD shares about how the New Year is a great time to take inventory of our lives and our relationship with God.
An Apocalyptic Christmas Vesper
Mike Chupp, MD shares about the Cosmic Christmas found in Revelation 12.
Transactional Religious Living vs Incarnational Missional Living
Julie Rosa, MD shares about our Prodigal God who is wildly extravagant in His love for us.
On Pilgrimage Together pt1
Mike Chupp, MD begins a three part chapel series on the Songs of Ascent found in Psalms 100-134.
The Centrality of the Gospel
Bill Reichart shares about how the Gospel alone brings the motivation to change as it reshapes everything.
The Power of Consistency and Perseverance
Scott Ledford shares about how growth and achievement comes through steady commitment and perseverance.
Resentment and Its Antidote
Dr. Gene Rudd shares about Resentment and Its Antidote.
Cuba Para Christos
Dr. Mike Chupp shares from his recent trip to Cuba as part of an MEI team.
Called to More
George Courtney shares from Ephesians 4 about how we should live worthy of our calling in Christ.
Dig In!
A proverb is a short saying that expresses a truth and offers advice to the reader, often with an element of wit. The authors have distilled the knowledge contained in many leadership books into these potent principles.This unique devotional is designed to be a tool to fuel your hunger and thirst for God’s Word. As you Dig In! to this devotional, realize it is intended to serve more as a “shovel” than a “spoon.” So often, devotionals are created to spoon feed your daily spiritual nourishment to you. They offer a fast grasp of the topic, but they often lack depth and breadth on matters of discipleship and the deeper Christian life.
Gospel in Bioethics pt.2
Dr. Brick Lantz shares part 2 about how to incorporate the Gospel into any bioethical discussion.
Gospel in Bioethics pt.1
Dr. Brick Lantz shares part 1 about how to incorporate the Gospel into any bioethical discussion.
Scars Always Tell A Story
Pastor Esau Trocones shares about his life story and how his physical scars have become part of his Christian story.
Witnessing Through Worldview
Jeff Barrows, DO shares about how we approach an opportunity to witness to someone via a discussion about the differences between their worldview and ours.
What Can I Do For Others?
Mark Mitchell shares about how we can all do something for one more person each day in showing them the love of God.
Ministry to Children
Connie Fox shares from Mark 10:13-16 and Matthew 18:1-5 about the importance of being child-like in our faith.
The Ministry of Competence
Greg Neal shares about as we do all as unto the Lord, that the world is watching us.
Redemption
Gene Rudd, MD shares about redemption as our pathway to salvation.
Building Up the Body of Christ
Dan Adams shares from Ephesians 4:1-13 about how Unity within the Church requires effort from all to achieve the Bond of Peace.
A Transforming Forgiveness
John Bayon shares from Matthew 18:21-35 about how forgiveness is such an important part of our Christian walk.
What Is Love?
Dave Stevens, MD shares about the Fruit of the Spirit Love and how all others pale in comparison.
Great Commission Dental Conference
Bill Griffin, DDS shares about the Great Commission Dental Conference and the impact it had on those who attended.
History of the Bible 3: Writing New Testament
Gene Rudd, MD concludes his 3 part series on the history of how the Bible was written and how we should view it in modern times.
A Lifestyle of Prayer
Heather Stokes discusses how our prayer lives really show what kind of Christians we are and how we can improve it.
The Biblical View of Work
Ian Addington discusses how the Lord created us for a purpose and how our obedience to God is included in those works.
Our Rescuer: The Saving Love of God
Phillip Stout discusses how the Lord showed us real love in his sacrifice for us on the cross, so we are therefore called to share this real love with others..
Early History of the Bible in Translation
Connor Ham shares about his work with CMDA and his ongoing study of early Biblical translations.
Sow in Tears
Julie Rosa, MD shares about God hearing our prayers when they are shared through tears because when it’s personal, it is emotional.
Mother Mary Monologue
Stephanie Davidson shares about the fertility struggles in her life and then offers an interpretation of Mary’s thoughts as she became the mother of the Messiah.
Glimpses of the Gospel
Katie Muster, DMD shares about the glimpses of God’s love and provision in her life.
Christian Mentoring for Life
Scott Ledford shares about the importance of mentoring and the impact it has had on his life.
The Mirage of Truth
Debra Minotti shares about the search for truth in our world and asks Where Do You Go to Find Truth?
History of the Bible 2: Writing the Old Testament
Gene Rudd, MD shares about how the Old Testament was written and about edits hiding in plain sight.
Ill Equipped Evangelicals, Broken Windows, & Abortion
JC Bicek shares about the negative societal consequences of abortion on our world.
Choosing A Life of Joy
David Stevens, MD shares about how Joy is a choice and as Christians, we should live with Joy no matter what!
Do You Believe in Miracles?
Mike Chupp, MD shares about miracles that he and others have experienced and our awesome God who controls all things!
Tabitha: Ezer Woman of Charity
Mitzi Roberts shares about the only woman named in scripture as a disciple and how we can imitate her to leave a legacy of charity.
Fruits of the Spirit-Gentleness
David Stevens, MD discusses the Fruits of the Spirit and specifically Gentleness, which he suggests might be the most important one to have.
Fruits of the Spirit
David Stevens, MD discusses the Fruits of the Spirit and how we can foster better habits to allow us to demonstrate them in our lives more regularly.
Following the Lord’s plan
Stephanie Davidson shares her personal journey of following the Lord’s plan for her life and how Jesus’ mother Mary surrendered to the Lord as well.
History of the Bible pt 1
Gene Rudd, MD shares about the history of the Bible and the difference between the Deuterocanon and the Apocrypha.
Saline Process Taster
Bill Griffin, DDS shares about the Saline Process Witness Training program that is designed to equip Christian Healthcare Professionals to intergrate Faith and Healthcare with confidence and compassion.
Happy Anniversary Nicaean Creed!
Bill Reichart shares about the history of the Nicaean Creed and the importance of it in unifying the church.
Finding Unity Thru Conflict
Eric Fields shares from Joshua 22 about using conflict to become more unified.
Bonhoeffer 4: Religionless Christianity
Mike Chupp, MD shares his final message about Bonhoeffer and his sometimes misunderstood idea of Religionless Christianity.
The Pride of Life
Bert Jones shares about how pride is the sin that is obvious in others but is so oblivious to ourselves.
Get Back In The Ship
Rebecca Reynolds shares about Jesus letting Peter learn a lesson when He invited him to join Him walking on the water.
Biblical Hope
Levi Chapman shares about the difference in human hope vs Biblical Hope.
Cut Flower Medicine
Grant Hewitt shares about the dangers of removing faith from the practice of medicine.
Christ’s Ascension
Bill Reichart shares about the importance of Christ’s Ascension, that He wasn’t leaving us but being enthroned to reign and rule over all things.
The Events of Passion (Holy) Week
Gene Rudd, MD shares about the events and timing of the last week before Jesus’ cruxifixction.
What To Do When Your World Is Turned Upside Down
David Stevens, MD shares about how God uses difficult times to grow us along with four strategies to see us through coming troubles.
Humility
Jeff Barrows, DO shares about the 3 characteristics of humility and how we have to battle pride, insecurity and impatience to achieve it.
The Story of Us: Barabbas
Bert Jones shares how Jesus was placed on the center cross that had been reserved for Barabbas and muses on what our role in that swap would have been if we were there.
Bonhoeffer 3: Advocacy & the Church-Who Stands Firm?
Mike Chupp, MD shares how Bonhoeffer observed the Church in Germany and commented on their ultimate collapse in the battle between nation and God.
Living Life By and Thru The Spirit
Andrew Tooley shares how the Spirit gives us freedom to generously love other people.
Grace
David Stevens, MD shares how we can be Grace Givers or Grace Killers.
Proverbs and Prudence
Steve Sartori, MD shares from Proverbs four Principles of Making Wise Decisions.
What The World Needs Now
Gene Rudd, MD takes a deep dive into the most famous verse in the Bible, John 3:16 and how it is God’s Valentine to the world.
Saving Faith
Bill Reichart shares about the Lent season and how it can focus us on the importance of Easter.
But To Wait
Bert Jones shares from Acts 1:4-5 about benefits and blessings of waiting for God before beginning your mission.
Keeping God in Control
Dr. Jeff Barrows shares about the television show The Chosen and how it can help us get a better representation of Christ’s interactions with his disciples as they struggled to understand the Kingdom He was bringing.
Overlooking Offenses
Bert Jones shares from Luke 17 about the attitude we should take when we are offended.
Elijah’s Fainting Fits
Scott Price shares about how we look at the world with either eyes of faith or eyes of flesh and how one can lead to ministry victories and the other to depression.
Personal Testimony of Dr. Brick Lantz
Dr. Brick Lantz shares his personal story of how the Lord led him to become the new CMDA Vice President of Bioethics and Public Policy.
Grace in the Workplace
Scott Ledford shares about how we should interact with our coworkers and how we receive the grace we extend to others.
The Power of Obedience & Unity
Jeff Radford shares from Acts 2 and his personal history how the power of the Lord is magnified when we obey and work as one.
The Triumph of Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Grace & Discipleship
Mike Chupp, MD continues in his series about the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and lessons we can apply to our walk of faith today.
Don’t Let Fear Overtake Courage
Connie Fox shares about Courage and how we need to prepare ourselves to act with courage when unexpected opportunities to witness come along.
Trusting God in Difficult Times
David Stevens, MD shares from his life about Trusting God in Difficult Times and the ways He has been faithful.
What Do You Say Is The Gospel?
Bill Reichart asks What is the Gospel and what are the six stages we go thru in it?
Refiners Fire
Benjamin Kisoni shares from Romans 8:28-29 about how his personal experiences have shapes his ministry.
Integrity Matters
Mike Chupp, MD shares about how integrity matters in leadership plus our everyday witness to the world.
Tale of Two Sacrifices
Bill Griffin, DDS shares about how the act of faith isn’t the important thing, it is the object of our faith that matters most.
Following Christ
Bert Jones shares about what it really means & costs to follow Jesus plus explains the difference between finding Christ and following Him.
Stop Signs in Scripture
Bert Jones shares about the warnings in scripture when God tells us to stop doing things that take us away from the path He has prepared for us.
History of Christian Revivals
Gene Rudd, MD shares about the history of revivals in the Christian church and explores the notion of a formula to get revival to happen.
Holy Spirit
Jeff Barrows, DO shares about the Holy Spirit being the person most responsible for our spiritual development outside of ourselves.
Anchored in Hope pt.3
Bill Reichart shares about Hope in the Lord pointing to a better future where all things are set right.
Spiritual War
Michael Booker shares from Ephesians 6:10-12 about unwavering commitment to prayer and our mission are our best weapons in our sinful fallen world.
Critical Care
Bert Jones shares about how to deal with criticism.