Everywhere You Go There’s a Zacchaeus Up a Tree: Small-Town Faith and Words of Wisdom from Roger Campbell’s Newspaper Columns - Softcover

Campbell, Roger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0825444586 ISBN 13: 9780825444586

Publisher: Kregel Publications, 2017

Synopsis

The wholesome, winsome wit and wisdom of columnist Roger Campbell

Every week for nearly forty years, Roger Campbell took up his pen to craft a newspaper column that would make a difference in the lives of his readers. His tales of fishing, family, friends, and fun helped them to trade their fears for faith, their sorrows for songs, and their doubts for certainties.

Everywhere You Go There's a Zacchaeus Up a Tree is an anthology edited by his son, drawn from these weekly columns. Based on Roger's experiences in the world at large, the pastorate, his community, and his family, these brief but wise essays are enriching, instructive, and gently challenging. Roger's habit of humbly talking with people from all walks of life wherever he went provided ample opportunity to impact generations of folks. His warm words still bear witness to the truth that God meets us where we are and uses us when we are willing.

Always starting with a Scripture reference, these short entries can be read as a daily or weekly devotion.

For those longing for a simpler time and the flavor of small-town life, Everywhere You Go There's a Zacchaeus Up a Tree shares a deep, abiding, homespun faith that knows, as Campbell wrote, that "God loves you no matter which way the wind blows."

About this title

About the Author:

Roger Campbell (1930-2015) was in the ministry for over fifty years. He spent many years as a pastor, and in the late 1970's he launched Roger Campbell Ministries, an evangelical ministry through which he produced radio broadcasts, wrote weekly newspaper columns, and spoke at church Bible conferences. He is the author of nearly 30 books, including the acclaimed Preach for a Year series.

Timothy Campbell, Roger’s son, is owner of and counselor at Life Resource Christian Counseling Center in Lapeer, Michigan, and an ordained chaplain.

Review:

“One of the godliest men I have ever encountered, Roger Campbell lived an exemplary life committed to the Great Commission. He left us with this masterpiece of divine direction and godly counsel. This compilation of his writings is inspirational, timeless, compelling, and relatable, sharing profound truth in practical ways, and is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper relationship with the heavenly Father. My life was never the same after meeting Roger Campbell, and your life will change forever after reading this book.” (Tim Coldiron, founder and executive director, Promise Village 2017-06-09)

“With a ministry that spanned over six decades, Roger Campbell was a pastor, author, conference speaker, and encourager of God’s people. He began every morning with the prayer, ‘Lord Jesus, think Your thoughts through my mind. Speak Your words through my lips. Live Your life through my body. Every hour of every day, until I see You face-to-face.’ Today Roger is with his Savior, yet his words continue to bless. In this collection of newspaper articles, you will come to realize why he was such a treasured friend to all who had the privilege of knowing him. Within this volume, you will discover clear biblical teaching and insightful application. Prepare to be inspired!” (Tom Hampton, Community Bible Church, Waterford, Michigan 2017-06-09)

About this edition

• Publisher: Kregel Publications
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0825444586
• ISBN 13: 9780825444586
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176
• Editor: Campbell Timothy