As most of you know, a couple of weekends each year I lay aside my pastoral duties to meet family and friends from around the country for a few days of camping and river rafting. Next weekend, will be the 89th time we have gathered. And though the cast of characters...
Some years ago I ran across the amazing story of a young black South African minister who had been arrested by apartheid authorities on bogus charges. He was terribly tortured by his captors, enduring unspeakable horrors. Amidst his anguish this young man would...