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Outside the Walls: Father’s Love

Published on June 5, 2013

I remember where I was the day I got the news. I was sitting in my living room when the phone rang. My father’s voice was strong, but the words he spoke were crushing: “I’ve got cancer.” I slid... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls: The Hitchhikers

Published on May 9, 2013

As I drove to speak at an FCA rally in Clemson with my two boys, something caught my eye. A teenage boy and girl were walking down the interstate pulling suitcases. I tried to pretend I didn’t see them,... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls: Swing the Bat

Published on April 25, 2013

?Coach, will you pray I hit the ball?? The request caught me off guard as I entered the dugout full of 9- and 10-year-olds. The purity of his request reminded me of why Jesus used the faith of little... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls – by Lee Clamp

Published on April 11, 2013

Ruth pushed her shopping cart slowly as she searched through the grocery store. She peered down each aisle, on a mission. Turning the corner at the pots and pans, she found what she was looking for.... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls – by Lee Clamp

Published on March 14, 2013

'so how do you think our church is doing?? my pastor friend asked as we stood on the steps of his church in the country after a Sunday morning service. ? My response to his question left us looking... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls – by Lee Clamp

Published on February 28, 2013

My father wanted to see the Grand Canyon before he died and tasked me with being the travel agent. So I planned an exciting adventure to Las Vegas with a day excursion to see the Grand Canyon. When my... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls – by Lee Clamp

Published on February 14, 2013

?Why are you here?? The young lady who had been singing all night at the local night spot asked the older man. It had been obvious that he was a bit out of place the past few nights she... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls – by Lee Clamp

Published on January 31, 2013

I?ve served a lot of Christians over the past 10 years, but no one has ever invited me to their home,? said the young Chinese business owner as he accepted an invitation from one of our pastors in the... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls: Treasures in Heaven – by Lee Clamp

Published on January 17, 2013

I blew the dust off the top of the box in the attic, and my handwriting on the outside of the box read, ?DO NOT THROW AWAY FOR ANY REASON.? My heart and mind raced a bit trying to... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls: Our Children – by Lee Clamp

Published on January 3, 2013

?Daddy, what happened?? My 7-year-old son Connor asked as his eyes focused on the news coverage of the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. I sat in silence searching for answers myself.... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls – by Lee Clamp

Published on December 20, 2012

I was born in a small town. Things were pretty quiet until the day Hardees opened. I remember the day vividly. A nationally known restaurant was coming to our neck of the woods. For some reason, my dad wanted... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls: Lessons From a Duck – by Lee Clamp

Published on December 6, 2012

?Donald Duck is not real, Dad. I just pinched his feathers as hard as I could while we were taking the picture and he didn't even quack.? My 7-year-old son Connor came to this realization as we took pictures... Continue Reading »