Bill was the kind of person who made everyone feel seen and valued. Our community is better because he was a part of it.He was an Ambassador for all things Stuttgart.His...

Bill Shrum had a remarkable gift for making young people feel seen, valued, and celebrated. Whenever he came to interview our 4-H members for the newspaper, he treated them...

In the rhythm of a small town, certain people become the heartbeat of a neighborhood. They aren't just neighbors; they are the "uncles" we choose,...

Sometimes you need to just “tell it like it is:” But you always need to do it in love. Yes, I don’t know of any doctor who ever looks forward to telling a patient “You’ve...

Last time, we began to look at three broad categories of criticism raised against the Christian resurrection narrative: First, critics claim the Christian resurrection is a...

Burnout has become so common that many people assume it is simply the cost of being responsible. Long hours, constant pressure, and emotional overload are worn like badges...

I do not want to write the column my heart asks of me, for writing it means that this is not a dream and Bill Shrum is gone. How is that possible?How can a heart that full...

Bill loved my broccoli cheese soup, and most of all my banana pudding. Whenever I made them I was sure to take him some. I’ve known Bill for around close to 50 years, his...

The Christian ResurrectionThus far, in the cumulative case argument, we have suggested that a significant list of historical sources supports the Christian resurrection...

Early voting is underway. Yard signs are rising. Opinions are firm. Conversations are sharper.But I want to ask something deeper than politics.When the party is over… who...

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:14One of the problems with writing your thoughts down is that you can actually go back and see what...

Adult friendship is one of the most emotional realities people rarely talk about. We speak openly about marriage, divorce, parenting, and work stress, but friendship...

Have you ever been in the middle of a wave of nostalgia so fierce you purchase seven paperback books all at once, because you read them long ago when you were a teenager?...

For those who don’t know, I had a very traumatic event happen on Tuesday night. If you don’t know about it, I am not sharing it in this column. What I want to share is...

My Fellow Arkansans,   These are the times in our lives when anyone who cares about progress must pause to reevaluate, learn, and–when necessary–adjust our views. ...