Highest Court

I have served on a jury a few times. As a juror, you try to effectively and truly evaluate the evidence. You hear the testimonies of witnesses, see and hear forensic evidence, and hear the assertions of lawyers. Then, you gather with your peers to reach a judgment. The judgments rendered by juries and judgesContinue reading “Highest Court”

Disappointment

Unfortunately, people may disappoint us from time to time. They may fail to live up to the promises they have made. Or they may intentionally do something that hurts us. Even more unfortunate, is the fact that I have disappointed people. Often, I have not lived up to my own expectations, let alone the reasonableContinue reading “Disappointment”

Glory Seekers

The Cambridge Dictionary defines “glory” as “great admiration, honor, and praise that you earn by achieving something.” Through their achievements, many people seek glory and the attention of other people. We only have to watch a football game to see this played out. A player scores a touchdown and immediately plays to the crowd byContinue reading “Glory Seekers”

Strengthened Heart

Recently, I was diagnosed with a degree of heart failure. It is a humbling prognosis discovering that my heart is weak. But on another level, I have always known that my heart fails me at times. Sometimes, I can not do the good things that I want to do. At other times, I do theContinue reading “Strengthened Heart”