JASOC: The Complete Guide to Air Force JAG Training
Everything you need to know about JASOC—the Air Force Judge Advocate Staff Officer Course at Maxwell AFB. Schedule, curriculum, and firsthand tips from a former JAG officer.
· 5 min read
Faith, Law, and the Free Society
Faith. Service. Law.
This is where I think out loud about the things that matter most — how faith shapes public life, what the law demands of us, and why community is worth the work.
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Estate Planning in Arkansas: The Complete Guide
A comprehensive guide to estate planning in Arkansas covering wills, trusts, probate, inheritance, and tax strategies — written by an Arkansas attorney.
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The Inhospitable Table: On Political Hatred and the Death of Civic Courtesy
Governor Sanders was asked to leave a Little Rock restaurant. This essay examines what the Croissanterie incident reveals about political hatred, tolerance, and the slow death of civic life in America.
· 10 min read
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Thoughtful writing at the intersection of faith, public service, and constitutional principles.
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Faith and Public Life
Cyril of Alexandria on Light and Darkness in John's Gospel
What did Cyril of Alexandria teach about the light shining in the darkness? A study of Cyril's Commentary on John, the inviolability of the divine Light, and the vulnerability of the human soul.
Service and Sacrifice
The Army's Direct Commission Course: A Complete Guide
Complete Army DCC guide: fitness standards, packing lists, week-by-week breakdown, and insider tips from a JAG officer who went through the course. Learn what to expect.
Rule of Law and Liberty
The JAG Corps Is Broken—Pete Hegseth Isn’t Wrong
A former JAG officer with six years of service breaks down what's actually wrong with the military justice system, why Hegseth's diagnosis is correct, and what real JAG Corps reform should look like.
Community and Place
Sara Patterson Named 2020 Garrett Ham Scholar
This year, Ouachita Baptist University awarded the Garrett Ham Scholarship to Sara Patterson.
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Cyril of Alexandria on Light and Darkness in John's Gospel
What did Cyril of Alexandria teach about the light shining in the darkness? A study of Cyril's Commentary on John, the inviolability of the divine Light, and the vulnerability of the human soul.
· 22 min read
Apocalypticism in the Dead Sea Scrolls: Sons of Light and Sons of Darkness
What do the Dead Sea Scrolls reveal about Jewish apocalypticism? A study of the Community Rule, the War Scroll, the light-darkness dualism of Qumran, and how it connects to the New Testament.
· 19 min read
What Is Gnosticism? A Catholic Guide to the Ancient Heresy
What is Gnosticism? A Catholic overview of proto-Gnostic currents, the major 2nd-century systems, the Nag Hammadi texts, and the Church Fathers' decisive response through canon, creed, and doctrine.
· 21 min read
Massa Damnata: Augustine's Doctrine of the Condemned Mass
What is Augustine's massa damnata? This essay examines the doctrine of the condemned mass, its biblical roots, its role in the Thomist-Molinist debate, and its continuing significance for Catholic theology of grace and predestination.
· 21 min read
What Is Comparative Theology? A Catholic Perspective on Interfaith Dialogue
An introduction to comparative theology — what it is, how it works, and why it matters for Christians engaging across traditions. With examples from Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox dialogue.
· 10 min read
A Conservative's Guide to Seminary: What I Learned at Yale Divinity School
What is it like to be a conservative at a liberal seminary? A Yale MDiv graduate shares lessons from three years as one of the few conservatives at Yale Divinity School.
· 12 min read
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