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: 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 »