What’s your Miracle Fish Story?

What’s your Miracle Fish Story?

The only miracle recorded in all four Gospels is the ‘Feeding of the 5,000.’  You can read this miracle in the following Bible passages: Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-15. Though similar, each brings a different view of this event in...
Humble Yourself to Greatness

Humble Yourself to Greatness

Abraham Lincoln defeated Stephen Douglas for the presidency. The two were at the Capitol for Lincoln’s inauguration. Lincoln was holding the manuscript of his speech, his cane and tall silk hat. As he was introduced, he was looking for a place to put his hat. Stephen...
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...
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...