Author Archives: David Smith
When the Political Process Gives You Lemons…
I am not happy about Donald Trump. I have voted Republican most of my life. Not because I necessarily believe that Republicans are more virtuous, but because they usually seem less dangerous than Democrats. I embrace those traditional conservative values … Continue reading
The Hypocrisy of Virtue
“Beware of no man more than of yourself; we carry our worst enemies within us.” – Charles Spurgeon I’ll never forget the conversation I had with my little girl about a week after she started kindergarten. Stephanie seemed upset as … Continue reading
Apple vs FBI: Why Apple Needs to Give It Up
If I murdered a few of my neighbors and hid their bodies in my basement, should I be able to invoke my right to privacy to prevent the police from searching my home? If I was laundering money for a … Continue reading
Is It Really God’s Fault?
A person’s own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the Lord. (Proverbs 19:3, NIV) Do you know people who are always complaining? No matter how much they try, things always seem to go wrong? Do they … Continue reading
Fleecing the Next Generation
My conscience bothered me a little bit at first, but as time went on it became easier and easier. Before long, I didn’t even give it a second thought. Some time ago, I was short on cash the day before … Continue reading
Remembering the Day I Became Old
I could never have foreseen how my ego would be crushed on that fateful day. It was one of those moments in life that you never forget. I can still remember it like it was yesterday… My wife and I … Continue reading
Stop Me Before I Hoard Again!
I knew we were in trouble when I found my deceased father-in-law’s leg under the bed in the guest room. They say that you can’t begin to rehabilitate yourself until you admit that you have a problem, so I’ll bare … Continue reading
Off the Top of My Head 