You’re not judged by mere flesh, but by the fire in your belly. Hemingway’s true genius? Blatantly withholding conclusions and implying his worldview without saying it outright. Why say what should be obvious? He’s helping…
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John Ford Taught Us About More Than Movies
EDITOR’S NOTE: AI says this article comes off too strong. Good. That’s the way John Ford would like it. Tough as nails. In his lifetime, Ford was was accused of embellishing his accomplishments. As if…
Great Literature Died At The Hands Of A Machine
Lucky me. I grew up before great books died. Now machines think. No more real intelligence. It’s artificial now. A cheap imitation. The more words you have, the less they’re worth. Inflation. Words can’t escape…
The Apostle Paul Said “This Is The Rule I Lay Down…”
The Bible. God’s word – but others wrote it. The Apostle Paul. Murderer. Blinded by God. Healed through Christ. Paul chased shadows early in life, thinking God sent him. Mistakenly. So he carved a rule…
Walking The Path Quietly With A Big Stick
Birds chirping. Creek water flowing. Walking stick. I hiked Fairfield Bay’s trails. Saw nature for real. Smelled the tree leaves – and my own sweat. Not a book in sight. As Indiana Jones told his…
I Saw More Than Cannons At Pea Ridge Battlefield
Wars are meaningless. Not the deaths. Battlefields are sacred. They’re more than graveyards. They’re memorials of bravery. No way of knowing who’s right when the firing stops. Just guesses and estimations – even after victory.…
I’m Fishing With A Bamboo Pole Because It Just Works
They’re tiny fish. Bream they’re called. The little suckers put up a fight – but only after they bite the hook! They’re easy to catch. Easy to eat. I caught over 40 last week. Bamboo…
The Obsession With Speed Doesn’t Measure Up
Did you hear? Speed is the ultimate measure of intellect. Or so they say. Men and women, schools and businesses. Your worth is measured by a clock now. Tests. Deadlines. Quick answers to prove you’re…
Joining The Paul Harrell Program Before Blessing Man Who Stopped A Fire
On July 23rd, 2025, I drove to Jonesboro, Arkansas to be a guest on The Paul Harrell Program. On the show, I revealed my new rebirth as a born again Christian and gave updates about…
William Bradford’s Missing Manuscript Was Found In An Unexpected Place
“Lean not unto thine own understanding…” – Proverbs William Bradford And Plymouth Plantation Over the last week, I read William Bradford’s Plymouth Plantation and the story of the pilgrims’ arrival in America on the Mayflower.…
