I am yours; oh, that you would save me. — Psalm 119:94. There are times, when we are willing to turn our life over to God but our commitment comes with conditions. Usually, we need a huge favor, we need to be saved from a horrible circumstance, an illness, or someone close is in trouble.…
The Creeping Armadillo
A Judge friend wrote an opinion where he wondered how Armadillos made their way into Arkansas from Texas. After all, they don’t travel very far in the world and they rarely make it across the street or highway. My friend’s observation about the armadillo’s slow, persistent march from Texas to Arkansas is more than a…
The NBA, Addiction, and the Adam Gene
It was fascinating theater to listen to two ESPN analysts debate the latest NBA gambling allegations. One was straining to wrap the alleged actions in the convenient, if tragic, blanket of addiction. The other cut straight through the noise, effectively stating: “It ain’t addiction, it’s just plain stupid.” We all hope the allegations prove false.…
The Corrosion of Discourse
I understand the concept of “hate speech.” Technically, it is defined as abusive or threatening speech or writing that expresses prejudice on the basis of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or similar grounds. However, today I sit contemplating a broader “hateful speech” that seems to be everywhere. From world leaders setting cynical new standards to children…
The Gentle Stream
A happy life neither resembles a rapid torrent, nor a standing pool, but is like a gentle stream, that glides smoothly and silently along. — Epicurus. This powerful metaphor encapsulates the timeless goal of a well-lived life: balance. It’s an image that resonates with me, whether I picture a writer’s cabin nestled by a mountain creek…