Lincoln and A Nation Divided

Lincoln and A Nation Divided

Republicans and Democrats. Conservatives and Liberals. Baptists and Catholics. Believers and Atheists. Black and White. Straight and Gay. Citizen and Immigrant. Men and Women.  We have many divisions in our American society. This has always been a strength and a...
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...