Rashional Thoughts: Unexpected encounters, intentional moments can have lasting impact April 10, 2023 Muscle memory kicked into action last week as my car topped the hill. Without even thinking, my right foot shifted to the brake pedal and Read More
Rashional Thoughts: Trickle-down effect of better listening skills might surprise us March 20, 2023 I’ve been evaluating my verbal communication style lately. What I think I’m saying seems to get lost between my mouth and the other person’s ears. Read More
Rashional Thoughts: ‘Love people, practice generosity and seek Jesus’ direction’ February 11, 2023 My attention focused more on the Full Moon BBQ sandwich in front of me than the introductory remarks at a recent state evangelism conference lunch Read More
Rashional Thoughts: Would you know what to do if you encountered human trafficking? January 29, 2023 Denise George’s research into how churches can respond to human trafficking reminded me of a conversation I had last year with Mark Colson, president of the Read More
Rashional Thoughts: How does fear impact your outlook on life, daily decisions? January 14, 2023 The most shared, bookmarked and highlighted Scripture verse — both in the U.S. and around the world — in 2022 was Isaiah 41:10, according to Read More
First Person: The implausible truth of the Christmas story December 17, 2022 By William Perkins Editor of The Baptist Record in Mississippi “Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary Read More
First Person: Resisting holiday chaos — 3 Christmas traditions to protect December 3, 2022 It’s that time of year again when my family takes our annual evening drive to see the houses with the crazy display of Christmas lights Read More
Rashional Thoughts: Keep spreading cheer wherever you go November 20, 2022 You know I’m all about some celebrating. Like Proverbs 17:22 says, “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Read More
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 Read More
Rashional Thoughts: What resources help keep you grounded amid busy seasons? October 26, 2022 Fall breaks are wrapping up, state convention annual meetings are in full swing across the nation and we are turning the corner for the final Read More