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Rashional Thoughts

Rashional Thoughts: Resist temptation to devour each other in need for a win

July 1, 2023

It’s possibly more common than we realize — exaggerating the truth and demonizing the opposition to give our side an edge. Creating a strawman scenario,

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Gage takes SBC stage as chief parliamentarian after long run by McCarty

June 15, 2023

Covering SBC annual meetings in person for more than 25 years now, one thing I’ve always noticed is the person attentively and consistently standing near

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First Person: ‘Reorganized religion’ requires redemptive response

June 3, 2023

“Why don’t people go to church? Because they’re dead.” That unsettling quote, shared by author Bob Smietana during a keynote session of the recent Baptist

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Rashional Thoughts: Could a positive national pastime be the answer we need?

May 20, 2023

My friend Wendy loves Major League Baseball, and I’m talking the full extent of support. She can watch hours and hours of games on TV

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Rashional Thoughts: How can we better equip national entity trustees for service?

May 4, 2023

Do you ever think about what you would want to happen in the flow of a contentious business meeting in which you were the chair?

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Rashional Thoughts: Relying on Christ’s strength in us the answer to difficult days

April 26, 2023

The cellphone rang one too many times. But it won’t happen again, at least not from that phone. It didn’t go down easy, but my

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Rashional Thoughts: Influencing next generation requires specific work in our own lives

April 12, 2023

Any elementary school or children’s Sunday School teacher can tell you they know much more about your personal family life than you might realize. Kids

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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

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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.

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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

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