Reflections- Memorial Day – A day to remember
By Roger Campbell, author, broadcaster and columnist and a pastor for 22 years. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, was first celebrated on May 30, 1868 on an order from General John Logan. In 1882, the name was changed to Memorial Day. Surprisingly, this day to honor loved ones who have died and to share in patriotic services didn’t become a national holiday until 1971. Originally set aside as a day to honor those who gave their lives fighting for freedom, Memorial Day has now become a time for remembering all who went home before us and whose lives stir [...]
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Reflections- The danger of over-communicating
By Roger Campbell, author, broadcaster and columnist and a pastor for 22 years. The ability to communicate is one of God’s greatest gifts, enabling us to express the deep feelings of our hearts through words and songs. When we’re hurting, emotionally or physically, we can describe our pain to another person who may have just the right words to encourage us. When we’re up, we have the ability to lift others through words of compassion and understanding. Love would be frustrated without a means of communication. Poets and pastors capitalize on this by using their pens and preaching to give [...]
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Reflections- The three vow wonder woman
By Roger Campbell, author, broadcaster and columnist and a pastor for 22 years. She was but a young girl when she made her first serious vow: “I will never do anything that will hurt my mother.” And, young as she was at the time of her vow, she remembered and kept it throughout her mother’s life. Mutual respect limits regrets. Family loyalty demonstrates love. Keeping promises promotes personal peace. Then, one day, this girl found herself in a vowing mood again. This time she wore a white gown and walked down a church aisle to meet a man awaiting her [...]
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Reflections- Conquering the money blues
By Roger Campbell, author, broadcaster and columnist and a pastor for 22 years Feeling down about money? You’re not alone. Millions worry about meeting money needs every day. But their fretting doesn’t add one cent to their bank accounts nor bring one slice of bread to their tables. Being down about money is unprofitable. And it is detrimental to emotional and physical health. We simply can’t afford the money blues. What then can we do about pressing bills and future financial needs? Why not try prayer? My ministry began in a small rural church. Taking the position as the [...]
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Reflections- When faith wins fear loses
Roger Campbell Fear is as old as Eden and as current as the daily paper or television news roundup. Trembling times have been around throughout history; but you may think today’s panic producers outnumber those of the past. Name your areas of anxiety in this troubled time and you’ll undoubtedly find many others who agree with you and share your fears. How shall we cope with this barrage of worry makers? Where can we find an antidote for anxiety? Try the “Fear not” book: the Bible. Fear and faith are opposites so it makes sense for fearful people to [...]
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