Created in Christ for COVID-19: A Story of God's Work through an Infectious Diseases Specialist at an Academic Hospital

While most Americans were in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers were not. Their work increased. Infectious diseases doctors, in particular, were busy. Dr. Forest Arnold’s children were called home from college, but he couldn't stay at home with them. He left early in the morning and stayed out until late in the evening. 

What did he do all day? His work was altered dramatically during that time. He cared for patients with the novel virus. With his colleagues he created 3D printed swabs. He was the first to perform COVID-19 tests in Louisville, and he arranged for his university hospital to provide novel treatments. Some people were supporters and others were deterrents in figuring out what to do. The stress caused a few of his colleagues to quit. 

What kept Dr. Arnold going during this stressful time? It was his faith as a Christian, or rather, God’s hand on him. To his surprise, God sustained Dr. Arnold and helped him contribute to the new knowledge necessary to conquer COVID-19. He was inspired by Ephesians 2:10: “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works which God prepared beforehand." 

This book gives an insider's view of how the pandemic was embraced, care was provided for patients, and problems were solved.

ISBN: 978-0-914520-74-0

Paperback

219 pages