Let Me Tell You a Story : Life Lessons from Unexpected Places and Unlikely People

by CAMPOLO, TONY

• ISBN13: 9780849942051
• ISBN10: 0849942055
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-09-22
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc

Summary

Vivid. Passionate. Witty. Poignant. No one tells a story like Tony Campolo.Why stories? Stories have the power to sneak up on us, catch us unaware, and in the process draw us closer to our fellow human beings . . . and to God. And when Tony Campolo tells a story, we are captivated and entertained by the amazing characters and situations he describes. You'll laugh (or wince) at how one particular missions offering was raised. You'll feel the tragedy of a friend Tony didn't stand up for. You'll thrill to the "Sunday's comin' " sermon. You'll be moved when you learn about the childhood event that caused Bishop Tutu to become a priest.These are stories of hope, doubt, faith, failure, and triumph. Of people standing up for justice, showing mercy, and living for God. But don't just expect to be entertained by Tony Campolo-though you will be. He just might change your heart and your life's priorities.Listen well. You might overhear God talking to you.

Author Biography

Dr. Tony Campolo is a pastor, author, lecturer, and professor of sociology at Eastern College in St. Davids, Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Introduction	ix
What We Overhear about God the Father	1	(13)
What We Overhear about Jesus	14	(18)
What We Overhear about the Holy Spirit	32	(18)
Overhearing More Things about the Work of the Spirit	50	(26)
What We Overhear about Becoming a Christian	76	(20)
What We Overhear about How to Live the Christian Life	96	(18)
Overhearing What God Wants to Do in the World	114	(22)
What We Overhear about the Family	136	(12)
What We Overhear about the Church	148	(18)
What We Overhear about Work	166	(13)
What We Overhear about Ourselves	179	(8)
What We Overhear about Our Cultures	187	(9)
What We Overhear about the Future	196	(10)
What We Overhear about Warnings	206	(7)
Time to Wrap Up	213	(8)
Afterword	221	(3)
Notes	224