The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen For several years Ree and I have hosted our McMullen family Christmas gathering. On the day after Christmas about 50 members of our extended family (four generations of McMullens) gather in our home to celebrate Christ’s birth, share a meal together, and exchange presents. Maintaining a tradition that began […]
Pursuing righteousness—The Uniform Lesson for September 4
by Sam E. Stone During this quarter’s lessons on “Tradition and Wisdom,” we will focus on the life and teaching of two people—King Solomon in the Old Testament and Jesus in the New Testament. Proverbs is considered part of the “wisdom literature” of the Bible. In fact, Scripture tells us that Solomon, the principal author, […]
Don’t Worry, Be Happy! The Role of Humor in the Christian Life
by Karen O’Connor “If they don’t allow laughter in Heaven, then I don’t want to go there.” Martin Luther made no bones about it. He enjoyed a good laugh. American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr went so far as to say, “Humor is a prelude to faith and laughter is the beginning of prayer.” When the elders […]
It happens to the worst of us
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen Manasseh was perhaps the worst king Judah had ever known. From the time he took the throne at the age of 12, “He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, following the detestable practices of the nations the Lord had driven out before the Israelites” (2 Chronicles 33:2). […]
Release Your Burden
by Peggy Park Anthony rode on a long train trip through Eastern Europe. He clutched a heavy bag on his lap throughout the journey. Upon disembarking the conductor inquired, “Why didn’t you put that bag down?” “I didn’t know there was a place to put it,” Anthony replied. Sometimes even Christians forget to put down […]
