by Bill Wilson | Mar 10, 2014 | Opinion
The story of Joseph in Genesis 37-50 is remarkable. More ink is devoted to Joseph’s story than any other character in the Bible apart from Jesus. The intrigue and drama of the narrative trump any soap opera, and the characters that dot the landscape of his life...
by Bill Wilson | Feb 26, 2014 | Opinion
I visited an impressive coffee shop in a southern city recently and noticed a sign above the counter that said simply: “We appreciate your addiction.” From the length of the line I waited in to get my cup of coffee, they weren’t kidding. The historic...
by Bill Wilson | Feb 18, 2014 | Opinion
It is becoming a consistent scenario in my work with conflicted churches – anxious congregations overreact to symptomatic issues. In its simplest form, it involves a congregation that notices that weekend Bible study or worship attendance (or both) is declining....
by Bill Wilson | Feb 10, 2014 | Opinion
You’ve probably been helped by a rumble strip – the series of grooved cuts in the pavement that rattles your car when you drift off the highway. The roar of the rumble strip is intended to jolt you awake or break through your inattention to driving and warn you...
by Bill Wilson | Jan 28, 2014 | Opinion
I had a first-ever experience flying out of New York’s LaGuardia airport recently. The weather was deteriorating, but we boarded our flight on time and I had high hopes of getting out before things backed up. We pushed away from the gate when the captain...
