Purpose – Wes MD

Religious Intolerance in Advanced Societies

Merry Christmas! Today Christians all over the world celebrate the birth of Christ. Yet here in America, where we cherish our religious freedom to do so, I sense a slow shift toward religious intolerance. Currently in media, public debates, and intellectual discussions, the mention of God, the devil, an after life, or the origin of […]

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Lessons from General George Washington

Few historical figures are uniformly praised and lauded for their leadership acumen like George Washington. Much has been recorded about?his leadership. This is what historian Ron Chernow said of President Washington in a recent TV interview: ?There were probably other generals who from a strategic standpoint were superior. But while the other generals were jockeying […]

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Dare to Write Down Big Dreams

Big dreams?even seemingly impossible dreams?can come to pass for you and those you lead. And here’s how… On December 4, 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. Together with the other daring signatories, this statement was boldly endorsed: ?We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are […]

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Wise Words from Uncle John

I am an uncle. I have seven beautiful nieces and nephews ranging in age from 3 to 14. I am learning what a?brief opportunity we have to make a lasting impact?on the children in our lives. It?is a?powerful lesson about family leadership I gleaned?from an amazing man I just met, Uncle John. If you have […]

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The Seven F?s

Recently I spoke at a conference?about how to have success in our careers. In my introduction?I also shared other areas in which we must succeed:?Faith, Family, Joy, and Health. If we succeed in our careers, but fail in these areas, I believe we don’t achieve?life success.? A few weeks later, a friend gave me a […]

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Are You Prepared for the Worst?

Last week, a loyal patient of mine came to see me at the clinic. I have known her for over five years, but I haven?t seen her in seven months. She was visibly upset. She was healthy the last time I saw her. But?now she is dying. Malignant cervical cancer. Spread all over her body. […]

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Why Do We Need Healthy Leaders?

We need more leaders in our world. And better leaders. The need is palpable, urgent, and all around us. We can sense it in our hearts. And certainly, the statistics don’t lie. Our world needs us. I pray that you and I will take the call of leadership seriously and step up and fill the […]

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A Visit Home

Today’s article is about my recent?journey to my home country. I’m writing on?a plane over the Atlantic on my way to?my home country of Lebanon. In 1990, at the age of fourteen, I left Lebanon for the United States of America. And until now, twenty-five years later, I?ve never returned. As I’ve prepared for my?visit […]

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The Secret to Dealing with Conflict

Just like a heart attack, when conflict starts it’s too late. Irreparable damage to the relationship has usually already occurred. Pain and drama engulfs our consciousness. And?our time and energy are consumed in the process. So how should we deal with conflict? We must deal with conflict just like I deal with heart attacks with […]

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Freedom Is Not Free

Tomorrow, the United States will celebrate her?independence. We call it?the 4th of July, or Independence Day because it was on July 4, 1776 that the Declaration of Independence?was adopted. So many have risked their lives to establish and defend our?freedom. This blog speaks to?their honor.?Specifically, I want to share with you what I observed during […]