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First Person: A simple invitation can change someone’s life

November 17, 2022

“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

First Person: From asking ‘Why me?’ to asking ‘Why not me?’

November 13, 2022

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

Rashional Thoughts: Acknowledging sacrifices made for us provides healthy perspective

November 11, 2022

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

Your Voice: Look at the lesson, not the offense

November 5, 2022

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

First Person: Practical ways to equip the next generation of ministers

November 3, 2022

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

Your Voice: God is our disaster relief

October 25, 2022

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

Your Voice: A ‘timely and needed’ editorial

October 8, 2022

Letters to the Editor The Rashional Thoughts editorial in the Sept. 29 edition of The Baptist Paper — “Unresolved issues and conflicted hearts hinder our

First person: The kitchen table is a pastor’s ‘secret weapon’

October 7, 2022

One of the most undervalued tools in a pastor’s toolbox is the exercise of hospitality. When listing the characteristics of those qualified to serve as