Rashional Thoughts: How are you sensing God leading you to make a difference? March 29, 2022 The conversation from a few weeks ago keeps surfacing in my mind. A new friend and I chatted about how children in difficult family situations Read More
Rashional Thoughts: Glimmers of hope, sweetness can still be found in darkest moments March 22, 2022 Sometimes we need an escape from all the heaviness pressing down. The joy in a child’s laughter or the sweetness of a puppy’s excitement could Read More
Rashional Thoughts: When is it time to either do something about it or let it be? March 8, 2022 We are a few days into the Lenten season and moving quickly toward Holy Week. As we take this time to prepare for Easter, would Read More
Rashional Thoughts: Can a situation be heartwrenching and heartwarming at the same time? March 8, 2022 The scenes are sometimes more than I can take. I know to grab a tissue before turning on the news updates coming out of Ukraine. Read More
Rashional Thoughts: Navigating ever-increasing worldwide strife, life stress March 1, 2022 The people of Ukraine need our prayers; the fragility of the world in general needs our attention. Our U.S. elected officials and military leaders have Read More
Rashional Thoughts: Will church life require a dual approach going forward? February 22, 2022 Pastor Johnny from Mississippi asked the questions sincerely and with a heavy heart: “Is it just our church? Are we the only ones who have Read More
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
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