By Shawn McMullen David’s ascent to the throne of Israel was marked by difficulty and danger. As king he continued to deal with war, family conflict, and personal failure. But there were blessings, too. And David was careful to acknowledge the good hand of God upon his life. Many of the psalms David wrote […]
By Shawn McMullen Whether its words were to be sung by pilgrims entering Jerusalem to worship or by the permanent settlement of Jews in the city, Isaiah 26 masterfully weaves adoration, trust, confession, repentance, and hope into a single song of praise to God. Some segments call forth praise from the nation. Others elicit […]
By Shawn McMullen This past summer I led a baby dedication service at my home church for our twin grandchildren, Sam and Ellie. Their parents (our daughter Kyla and son-in-law Eddie) requested the service to convey their gratitude to God and to express their intent before a church family to raise their children to […]
By Guest Columnist Harry R. Kerr Editor’s note: While preaching a revival earlier this year at the Lester Road Christian Church in Fairburn, Georgia, I met Harry R. (Bob) Kerr, a Sunday school teacher, nursing home chaplain, and a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor. In recognition of Veterans Day, I asked Bob […]
By Shawn McMullen Next Sunday, November 11, has been set aside as an International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Christians across the country and around the world will join together on that day to seek God’s blessing and protection on our brothers and sisters in Christ who face persecution and suffering because […]
