Some time ago the leader of a men's group was discussing how weird people are in elevators. You know what he was talking about. You get on a crowded elevator and it's as quiet as a tomb. Thirty floors later you realize not a word has been spoken the entire journey, and everyone is facing the same way. Heaven help anyone who does not conform to this cultural norm.

Well, not everyone does conform. Sociologist/preacher Tony Campolo got on an elevator one time. He realized everyone was standing like statues behind him. He turned and faced everyone and led them in a chorus of "You Are My Sunshine." But then, Tony is braver than most of us.

Anyway, the leader of this men's group was extolling his listeners to use an elevator ride as an opportunity to fulfill the great commission to evangelize …