Nothing is as Strong as Gentleness

Nothing is as Strong as Gentleness

We live in a very angry world. More gentleness is definitely needed. Our personal relationships need gentleness. Is it possible that much of the stress we feel in our life is because we are not gentle? Paul encourages gentleness in Philippians 4:5. “Let your...
The Shack – Good Fiction, Bad Theology

The Shack – Good Fiction, Bad Theology

The Shack is an amazing book. Not only is the storyline compelling, but how the book came into publication in 2007 is a tribute to the tenacity and sacrifice of the author, William P. Young. The Shack was a #1 New York Times Bestseller for 70 weeks, with over 10...
God Doesn’t Need Superstars

God Doesn’t Need Superstars

I was going through some of my old stories in my ‘Illustration File.’  This is one of my favorites from Tony Campolo.  I hope it speaks to you. Many years ago, when I was a young pastor, I was asked to be a counselor at a junior-high camp. Everyone should...
How to Use Your Time Wisely

How to Use Your Time Wisely

If I could save time in a bottle, the first thing that I’d like to do, is to save every day ‘til eternity passes away, just to spend them with you. If I could make days last forever, if words could make wishes come true, I’d save every day like a treasure and then,...