
Rashional Thoughts: Glimmers of hope, sweetness can still be found in darkest moments
Sometimes we need an escape from all the heaviness pressing down. The joy in a child’s laughter or the sweetness

Rashional Thoughts: When is it time to either do something about it or let it be?
We are a few days into the Lenten season and moving quickly toward Holy Week. As we take this time

Rashional Thoughts: Can a situation be heartwrenching and heartwarming at the same time?
The scenes are sometimes more than I can take. I know to grab a tissue before turning on the news

Rashional Thoughts: Navigating ever-increasing worldwide strife, life stress
The people of Ukraine need our prayers; the fragility of the world in general needs our attention. Our U.S. elected

Rashional Thoughts: Will church life require a dual approach going forward?
Pastor Johnny from Mississippi asked the questions sincerely and with a heavy heart: “Is it just our church? Are we

Rashional Thoughts: People of faith always ready to step up to lend a helping hand
The opportunity to share with advocates working to eliminate human trafficking (see story here) always reminds me of how much

Guest editorial: Mentors, encouragers valuable part of college experience
I have to admit I’ve been a bit nostalgic as we’ve worked on this year’s Spotlight on Christian Higher Education

Rashional Thoughts: Vision for what God’s going to do outshines daunting journey ahead
The congregation at New Life Missionary Baptist Church in Ensley — a little southwest of Birmingham near Midfield — may