The Reverse Ripple Effect and Moments of Truth The Reverse Ripple Effect and Moments of Truth
Theology

The Reverse Ripple Effect and Moments of Truth

Posted by Regi Campbell on October 29, 2014

I recently visited a website that talked about the ‘ripple effect’. The metaphor’s been around a long time in evangelical circles. The idea that in a ‘moment of truth’. . . a critical ‘turning point’…

Testing Your Faith Testing Your Faith
Theology

Testing Your Faith

Posted by Regi Campbell on October 12, 2014

Everything in your life is going to hell in a hand basket. House problems, marriage problems, business problems, kid problems, mother-in-law problems, money problems, boss problems. “Maybe God is testing your faith,” says your friend….

R.S.V.P. R.S.V.P.
Theology

R.S.V.P.

Posted by Regi Campbell on September 29, 2014

Jesus told the story of a master who decided to throw a party. A banquet. He sent invitations to tons of people, but as the ‘regrets’ started to come in, he got mad. He saw…

Neon Steeple Neon Steeple
Theology

Neon Steeple

Posted by Regi Campbell on September 7, 2014

I’m a huge David Crowder fan. His newest release is called Neon Steeple . Here’s how it begins . . . “Well I didn’t come here of my own accord  . . . and I…

Identity Theft Identity Theft
Theology

Identity Theft

Posted by Regi Campbell on August 25, 2014

It’s a travesty that over 12 million people in the U.S. had their identities stolen last year. Somebody pretends they’re somebody they’re not and over $24 billion gets confused in the process. But there’s a…

Why Holiness Matters Why Holiness Matters
Theology

Why Holiness Matters

Posted by Regi Campbell on July 28, 2014

There’s not much talk about holiness these days. We make everything relative. Movies get rated “G”, “PG”, “PG 13”, “R”, “NR” and “X”, but none of this even touches on holiness. There aren’t degrees of…

God and Cars God and Cars
Theology

God and Cars

Posted by Regi Campbell on July 24, 2014

Every time I go to church or listen to a preacher offer the plan of salvation, I think “Does everyone get the bigger picture here? Why do we even need a savior from our sins?”…

Holy Ground Holy Ground
Theology

Holy Ground

Posted by Regi Campbell on July 7, 2014

What do Acts 7:33, Exodus 3:5 and Joshua 5:15 have in common? In each, the Lord says … “Take off your shoes. The place where you’re standing is holy ground!” Taking off your shoes is…

Four Ways to Deal with Regret Four Ways to Deal with Regret
Theology

Four Ways to Deal with Regret

Posted by Regi Campbell on May 29, 2014

I run into two kinds of Jesus-followers. The ‘good guys’ who grew up in church, mostly did the right thing and ended up marrying the homecoming queen. The second kind ‘wandered off the farm’ and screwed…

Memorial Day and Good Friday Memorial Day and Good Friday
Theology

Memorial Day and Good Friday

Posted by Regi Campbell on May 26, 2014

On Veterans Day and Memorial Day, the conversation turns to those who’ve served and died for our country. My brother is one of those. He volunteered to join the Army, willingly went to Vietnam at…