TEAR IT UP
Norman Vincent Peale still exercises his unique ministry in New York City. In his earlier days, as success came, there was a swelling tide of criticism of the message he preached. It came, sadly, from theologians, church leaders and ministers — men, presumably, incapable of recognizing that the Holy Spirit works through an astounding variety of earthen vessels. Eventually Dr. Peale felt that he must resign from the Christian ministry. In the midst of this personal crisis, his father became ill. He rushed to his side, saying nothing, of course, of his decision to leave the church he served. Some days later, his father died. Again, Peale made the journey to his old home. In his pocket was the resignation, already written, waiting to be posted. When he reached his destination, his stepmother drew him aside. “Your father left a message for you,” she said. “Something’s wrong with Norman. I can read him like a book. Tell Norman I’ve read every…
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