by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | WORK AS CALLING
God calls us first to his family (relationship with him), and then to the family business (vocational calling). Involvement in the family business exists to serve and strengthen the family bonds and not to weaken it. Our primary calling is first a calling to an...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | TOTAL HEALTH
Earlier in my ministry of healing as a physician, I learned that to help people, you need to motivate them to make lifestyle changes. Many times, when patients have a difficulty disease, they go through the stages of grief. As they do that, one thing that they often...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | DIFFICULT BIBLE PASSAGES, PEACEMAKING HABITS
Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness are some of the most profound I’ve ever read. Many Bibles have translated one particular quote from him in ways that many misunderstand. “Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | FAITH & GROWTH
If you are growth-minded, you know that failure leads to success. You learn from mistakes and view failures as feedback that provides you with the information you need to learn, grow, and succeed. A growth-minded person has growth-mindset1 (not a fixed mindset) and...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | PUBLIC SPEAKING
California, October 2019. I am currently doing a doctorate in Spiritual Formation. A few weeks ago, one of my professors (Dr. Adam McClendon) provided an essential review for writing an argument at a doctoral level. Much of the information in his review came from the...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | PUBLIC SPEAKING
The PREP framework is an easy and effective way to give a short impromptu speech. If you have ever been called up to speak at short notice, you know how stressful it can be. PREP is an acrostic that stands for Point, Reason, Example, and Point. Point (claim): The...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | FAITH & GROWTH
The following article is from the work of Pastor Rick Warren. “Everything is possible for the person who has faith” (Mark 9:23b GNT). As a pastor, probably the question I’m asked more than any other is, “Why is this happening to me? I don’t understand it.” When you...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | CELEBRITY DISEASES, FASTING
For years now, I have taught my patients to fast. I personally frequently fast as well. As you can imagine, many people in our culture are shocked when a doctor talks to them about fasting. Those who do find great benefit. The science about fasting is quite strong and...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | DECISION MAKING
As a full-time primary care physician, I have seen that, without a doubt, the reason most of us get sick and go to our doctors is because of the choices we make. The unfortunate thing is that many of us aren’t taught how to make wise decisions. Our mission at...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | WORK AS CALLING
Servanthood — putting the needs of others first, thinking of how to help others have a better life — is the gateway to finding your calling. We all know that walking in one’s calling gives life purpose and meaning. It makes life pleasant to live. You...
