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THE TRUTH

April 12, 2020 by David Abdelmalak in Essay, Musing, Religion

“What is truth?” Pilate asked…

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April 12, 2020 /David Abdelmalak
truth, christian, christianity, religion, spirituality, bible, Jesus, God, Easter
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A PORTRAIT OF TRUST

April 06, 2020 by David Abdelmalak in Short Story, Religion, Vignette

She cautiously waddled across the sand towards the lapping waves. Her father was a step and a half ahead of her, holding out his hand for hers, encouraging her towards the shoreline…

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April 06, 2020 /David Abdelmalak
story, short story, trust, faith, father, daughter, christian, reflection, reflective
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LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED

March 25, 2020 by David Abdelmalak in Musing, Religion, Essay

Why are we so obsessed with love? In every genre of art and entertainment, from novels to songs and films; love, romance and sex sells…

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March 25, 2020 /David Abdelmalak
christian, love, Jesus, God, Beatles
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THE JOURNEY

December 25, 2019 by David Abdelmalak in Short Story, Religion

The star shone brighter than any star he had ever seen. Its brilliance and beauty took his breath away…

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December 25, 2019 /David Abdelmalak
Christmas, christianity, Jesus, wise, men, gospel, short story, holidays, messiah, bethlehem
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WHAT IS THE CHRISTIAN BIBLE?

August 12, 2019 by David Abdelmalak in Religion, Article

The Bible is a partnership between dust and Divine breath. It is an inspired word and revelation, from the heart and mind of God, to a messy, dirty, and weak humanity...

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August 12, 2019 /David Abdelmalak
bible, validity, authenticity, god, religion, christian, christianity, hebrew, ancient, resource, archaeology, history, narrative, theology, language, apologetic, apologetics
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WHO YOU ARE

March 03, 2018 by David Abdelmalak in Poetry, Religion

Uncreated One// You stood before time// A beautiful mind// Crafting all to be...

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March 03, 2018 /David Abdelmalak
God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, poetry, poem, creator, holy, eternal, promises, savior, father
Poetry, Religion
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5 MINUTES

January 20, 2018 by David Abdelmalak in Short Story

Jack was bored. He had been dutifully and faithfully following his beautiful wife around as she shopped for the past three hours or so (he couldn’t be sure exactly; time was somewhat of an illusion by now)...

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January 20, 2018 /David Abdelmalak
bored, attention, apathy, technology, phone, shopping, funny, true, story, short story, city, retail, addiction, drugs, humanity, humans, comedy
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DEATH AS A CHRISTIAN

January 01, 2018 by David Abdelmalak in Essay, Musings, Religion

Death is a pestilence and an aberration. We attempt to avoid and cheat death, because we fear it. It feels wrong somehow, even though it is inevitable...

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January 01, 2018 /David Abdelmalak
death, religion, christian, christianity, God, life, eternal, Jesus, creation, sin, chaos
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DEATH AS A DOCTOR: CONCLUSION

September 30, 2017 by David Abdelmalak in Medical, Musings

These 4 stories shared in the weeks past are only a sampling of the many ways people approach death and dying. In a profession where prolonging life is typically the main aim, death makes the practice of medicine feel ultimately futile...

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September 30, 2017 /David Abdelmalak
death, doctor, conclusion, final, thoughts, fear, bravery, love, acceptance, denial, chaos, peace, pain, comfort
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DEATH AS A DOCTOR: PART 4 - DENIAL

September 23, 2017 by David Abdelmalak in Medical, Vignette

One day, an elderly couple that normally sees another doctor at our practice came to see me. Their problem? Not enough pain killers…

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September 23, 2017 /David Abdelmalak
part 4, death, doctor, denial, palliation, palliative, care, metastatic, cancer, pain
Medical, Vignette
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