By Shawn McMullen If we’re not drawing near to God, we’re not growing in our faith. Most of us grasp this truth, but are we acting on it with urgency? James ends the third chapter of his letter on a positive note: “Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness” (v. 18). […]
By Shawn McMullen Paul instructed the believers in Thessalonica to “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). His challenge applies to us as well. Give Thanks We often think about gratitude as an idea, something we hold in our hearts. That’s true, […]
By Shawn McMullen If you like resurrection stories, the Bible is the book to read. Accounts of resurrections from the dead occur throughout the Scriptures. • Elijah raised the widow of Zarephath’s son from the dead (1 Kings 17). • Elisha brought the Shunammite woman’s son back to life (2 Kings 4). • […]
By Shawn McMullen Before he ascended into Heaven, Jesus said to his disciples, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Jesus’ final instructions to the apostles […]
By Shawn McMullen The crisis grew from a reasonable request (1 Samuel 25:1-35). Nabal of Carmel was shearing sheep in the desert, not far from where David and his men were staying. Since an ample supply of provisions would be on hand for Nabal’s hired help, and since David and his men had given […]
