
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

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

Rashional Thoughts: Craving more clarity, time and energy? Review your routines
Systems and routine procedures make sense to me, especially when several people serve on a team and need to be

Rashional Thoughts: How should people of faith describe the ‘pro-life’ stance?
When Norma McCorvey’s attorneys filed a lawsuit on her behalf (as Jane Roe) against Texas district attorney Henry Wade in

Rashional Thoughts: What will you develop, remove, sharpen, repair, learn or polish?
The start of a new year always brings the opportunity to begin again, turn over a new leaf and release

Rashional Thoughts: Christmas snow globe moments of peace amid trying times
Rarely has every moment of any Christmas season worked out precisely as I had hoped and never have we made