By James P. Gills, M.D. In my practice as an ophthalmologist, we say that the worst part of cataract surgery is the week before the actual procedure. Thats when patients really start to think about the procedure and anticipate its effects. Many patients get concerned at this point about whether the surgery will hurt or [...]

Faithful Ministry fond memories Im basically opposed to retirement! What do you do to replace a person like Jim Heidinger? It will take years to fully recognize his contribution to our United Methodist Church. And when that is recognized, it may be too late to express the gratitude he deserves. I have felt a oneness [...]

Many years ago, I became a rather unlikely fan of the sailing memoirs of the late William F. Buckley Jr. In his book Airborne, the dazzling wordsmith chronicled a 4,400 mile journey across the Atlantic Ocean with his son and five friends. One of the most fascinating aspects of the book is Chapter 9 where [...]