Last week, I listened to Gary Hart, Former U.S. Senator and Presidential candidate, speak about his latest book. Senator Hart who is a big advocate for national service said the words that most influenced him were JFK’s, “Ask Not” part of his first inaugural address. I’d like to take those powerful words further. A major…
Month: September 2022
Goes Against The Grain
Recently, my sister saved a man’s life using CPR. There is nothing unusual about this, after all, she is a registered nurse who heads the trauma department at UAMS. What made this occurrence unique, is that the man whose life she saved was a person who for the last few years had tormented her, tried…
Donkeys
Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it. — John 12:14. I learned something new today. I learned that donkeys have a cross on their back. The cross is composed of dark hair that runs down the donkey’s back and across it’s shoulders. Who knew? Is this just a coincidence or an intentional use of symbolism?…
Fear
Whenever I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. — Psalm 56:3. I read today that the word “fear” can be an acronym for “false evidence appearing real.” Next thing you know I was playing with acronyms. How about “fake emotions appear reasonable.” One can waste a lot of time with acronyms, we each…