We’ve been listening and praying. We firmly believe that it is our responsibility to do the hard work of interrogating our nation's history of racism in order to truly grasp the deadly ramifications of these social ills and structural sins. Photo: James Williams, Resident Campolo Fellow and Senior Pastor of First B...
Over the years, Tony has helped the people of Haiti through the development of several ministries, including Beyond Borders and Haiti Partners. Today, he'd like to share with you a story from Haiti. It’s about a little boy, a pair of sneakers, and what it means to be identified with Christ. Take a few minutes to watch and consider an imp...
The Bible says there are types of love. But there's one very particular kind of love that Tony wants to talk to you about today. We call this love AGAPE. Agape is the sacrificial, self-giving form of love that Jesus has for us... and that He calls us to have for one another. Have you experienced a love like this? Take a...
Today, Tony shares his first experience anointing with oil and praying for healing. And, he presents how he ultimately learned what real healing looks like. Tony says that ‘cures’ are temporary and may not come to everyone. Healing is something that lasts for eternity. Through the power of prayer and the intervention o...
Mother's Day holds a special place in my heart. But it also causes me to grieve over one of the Church's great losses. You see, my own mother, Mary Campolo, was the best storyteller I've ever known. Her ability to hold a group entranced was amazing. For several years, she served on the staff of a Lutheran home for the elderly. Bu...
I'm certain that many of you know the name Brennan Manning – author of The Ragamuffin Gospel, and a dear friend to Tony. Brennan lived a remarkable life and had some remarkable stories to tell. Today, Tony has decided to pass on two of these stories to you. It's our hope that these stories will encourage you to rest pea...
The coronavirus outbreak has left many of us feeling frightened, worried, and overwhelmed. We are all somewhat vulnerable... regardless of age, race, or vocation. But, are we unique in having such fears? In first-century Christianity, there were great challenges to daily practicing one's faith in Christ. Most people in that era faced remarkable ...
Here in the United States, we find that our national suffering in the time of coronavirus is further compounded by social division. But this kind of division is not exclusive to our country, nor is it particular of our era in time. The book of 1 Peter gives an important response for such a time as this. In today’s message, Tony has chose...
Loneliness versus solitude... What’s the difference?
Both involve being separate from others, yet they're existentially different. Click below to listen to Tony's reflections on this important topic.
Yours gratefully,
Have you ever heard a story about sharing the Gospel with a herd of cows?
I guarantee that you will be glad you tuned in to listen to Tony tell this remarkable story and more. Click below to watch Part 5 of Tony’s new video series. You don't want to miss this one. God bless you!
Yours gratefully,