Last week I sat – once again – on what felt like life’s sidelines. Why? Because – once again – I had a bad cold. More inflamed sinuses, more coughing, another sore throat. Since January, I’ve been sick every month. Sick enough that every month has included canceled activities and lying in bed. This constant barrage of illness has left me feeling weak and weary, and I find myself wondering, “Why now? What is different about this year than prior years?” Yes, our house is extra busy because we have extended family who live with us. Yes, my grandsons – like many children – easily get colds. Yes, I lead a full and busy life. Yet none of this is new in my life. What caused my immune system to buckle so quickly over these last six months? Is God just telling me to be more careful about exposure to germs?  Perhaps. Yet I think there’s more to it that. Believing that God has created both my mind and body, I take notice of what’s happening. And what’s happening is a conflict between...