Even with All the Wisdom of Solomon …

I was reading the book of 2 Chronicles recently, and stumbled upon a lesson from the life of Solomon that I don't think is often captured. Let me set the stage with a few important passages: 2 Chronicles 1:6-14 And Solomon went up thither to the brasen altar before the Lord, which was at the … Continue reading Even with All the Wisdom of Solomon … →

It is your destiny …

Destiny. Do we find it or does it find us? Do we make it or does it make us? Or is it all just something to fake us out of doing the things we really want or really should? Avatar: The Last Airbender had a lot of talk about destinies, and finding them, being favored … Continue reading It is your destiny … →

Sending the government to the Weight Loss Camp (i.e. “Fat Farm”) or Can Government win “The Biggest Losers”?

Okay, I think I may get highly political in this column today. First, let me say that I think the current government impasse -- lack of funding -- is a bad thing. Our government ought to be able to work together. Second, let me say that the results of the lack of funding may be … Continue reading Sending the government to the Weight Loss Camp (i.e. “Fat Farm”) or Can Government win “The Biggest Losers”? →

We need more than good intention government

First rule of good leadership: Don’t give a command you know won’t be obeyed. First rule of bad governance: pass a law if it has good intention or purpose, without worrying whether it can be carried out or not, and without considering its potential side effects. In one of my favorite science fiction books, … Continue reading We need more than good intention government →