Rashional Thoughts: People of faith always ready to step up to lend a helping hand February 15, 2022 The opportunity to share with advocates working to eliminate human trafficking (see story here) always reminds me of how much work still needs to be Read More
Guest editorial: Mentors, encouragers valuable part of college experience February 8, 2022 I have to admit I’ve been a bit nostalgic as we’ve worked on this year’s Spotlight on Christian Higher Education issue. Perhaps it’s because both Read More
Rashional Thoughts: Vision for what God’s going to do outshines daunting journey ahead January 25, 2022 The congregation at New Life Missionary Baptist Church in Ensley — a little southwest of Birmingham near Midfield — may be few in number, but Read More
Rashional Thoughts: Craving more clarity, time and energy? Review your routines January 18, 2022 Systems and routine procedures make sense to me, especially when several people serve on a team and need to be as efficient and effective as Read More
Rashional Thoughts: How should people of faith describe the ‘pro-life’ stance? January 11, 2022 When Norma McCorvey’s attorneys filed a lawsuit on her behalf (as Jane Roe) against Texas district attorney Henry Wade in late 1971, I was six Read More
Rashional Thoughts: What will you develop, remove, sharpen, repair, learn or polish? January 4, 2022 The start of a new year always brings the opportunity to begin again, turn over a new leaf and release what’s behind us to stay Read More
Rashional Thoughts: Christmas snow globe moments of peace amid trying times December 21, 2021 Rarely has every moment of any Christmas season worked out precisely as I had hoped and never have we made it from Thanksgiving to New Read More
Rashional Thoughts: How do you envision peace on Earth, goodwill toward men? December 14, 2021 When you envision peace, what does it look like in your mind? Is it true global serenity where all peoples are kind and courteous to Read More