Category Archives: Devotional

Written by Samuel Lawrence: On June 16, 1858, more than 1,000 Republican delegates met in the Springfield, Illinois, statehouse for the Republican State Convention. At 5 p.m. they chose Abraham Lincoln as their candidate for the U.S. Senate, running against … Continue reading →

By Samuel Lawrence: When I was a student at Furman University in Greenville, I heard a powerful message by Dr.Tony Campolo. One of Tony Campolo’s best-known messages is about a sermon delivered by his preacher at the mostly-black church they … Continue reading →

By Samuel Lawrence: I get them all the time, and I am sure you do too: those emails and chain letters aimed at Christians.  Many come with blessings, news and information, encouragement or a mix of all three.  Often they contain promises … Continue reading →

By Samuel Lawrence: Recently I found out that one of my favorite broadcasters and authors was leaving a ministry I have followed for decades.  I was surprised and saddened.  The broadcasts and writings of Dr. James Dobson have helped me … Continue reading →