Among the original American holidays on our calendar, Thanksgiving for many of us harbors the warmest thoughts and deepest sentimentalities. The World Book Encyclopedia puts
It was a Thanksgiving I’d never forget. A few years ago, I stayed home while my family traveled out of state for the holidays. Fresh
By Phillip Slaughter We desperately need to equip more ministers if we want to replace those who are retiring or leaving the ministry for a
“Be sure to invite your friends!” These are words that we often hear when it comes to church-related activities and services. We hear those words
Why me?” Have you ever asked that? I have, and I don’t think it’s because any of us feel entitled. I think it is a
Originally known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day was first celebrated Nov. 11, 1919, on the first anniversary of the end of World War I. It
One day as I was carrying out my normal routine, the memory of a past offense abruptly caught me off guard. Out of nowhere the
We desperately need to equip more ministers if we want to replace the countless number currently retiring or leaving the ministry for a myriad of
By Mark P. Gonzales Fort Myers, Florida No matter how much damage we personally sustained from Hurricane Ian, all of us are struggling with grief
Letters to the Editor The Rashional Thoughts editorial in the Sept. 29 edition of The Baptist Paper — “Unresolved issues and conflicted hearts hinder our
