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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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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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.
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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
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.
Service and Sacrifice
DCC Packing List: The Complete Interactive Checklist
An interactive packing checklist for the Army's Direct Commission Course (DCC) at Fort Benning — documents, uniforms, personal items, training supplies, and prohibited items.
Rule of Law and Liberty
The JAG Corps Is Broken — Pete Hegseth Isn’t Wrong
A former JAG officer breaks down what's actually wrong with the military justice system — and why Hegseth's diagnosis is correct.
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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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
Is Yale Divinity School Liberal? What a Conservative Graduate Discovered
Is Yale Divinity School liberal? A Yale MDiv graduate examines the Buckley Institute data, shares firsthand experience, and answers the most common questions about YDS.
· 8 min read
The JAG Corps Is Broken — Pete Hegseth Isn’t Wrong
A former JAG officer breaks down what's actually wrong with the military justice system — and why Hegseth's diagnosis is correct.
· 30 min read
The Numbers Are In: The Buckley Institute’s Yale Divinity School Ideological Diversity Report
Yale Divinity School has zero Republican faculty. The Buckley Institute's 2026 report confirms what one conservative MDiv graduate saw firsthand. Here's what the data shows.
· 8 min read
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