Rashional Thoughts: Anticipating renewed hope, energy as we welcome 2021

January 6, 2021

I recently flipped back through the 51 issues of The Alabama Baptist published in 2020 and chuckled when I reread the Jan. 2 editorial —

Former Alabama convention president Harper Shannon dies Dec. 30

December 30, 2020

Longtime pastor and leader among Alabama Baptists Harper Shannon died Dec. 30 of complications from progressive dementia. He was 89. Shannon retired from full-time ministry

My Rashionale — Late-arriving surprise provides one of those God moments

December 7, 2020

Rod Marshall’s emotional “oh my” response concerned me at first. He stared at the text message on his phone in disbelief for several seconds. But

My Rashionale — Channeling our inner detective prevents unfair accusations

December 2, 2020

The older gentleman caught me off guard as I maneuvered through the crowded neighborhood. People walk and jog in the area frequently, so it didn’t

Rashional Thoughts: What questions do you have about the future of the SBC?

November 30, 2020

As the extended U.S. presidential election season winds down, Southern Baptists are gearing up for a presidential election of their own. Current SBC president J.D.

My Rashionale — Serving Christ through media missions, ministry

November 25, 2020

Each of the missionary testimonies shared during last week’s International Mission Board virtual Sending Celebration touched my heart, but one particular story hijacked my senses.