By Shawn McMullen The dictionary on my desk defines supernatural as, “of or relating to an order of existence beyond the visible observable universe.” That’s an apt description of the Christian faith—and of God himself. The writers of the New Testament often used the Greek word aoratos to express this concept, referring to something […]
The power of purity
By Shawn McMullen Purity isn’t a particularly strong word in the English language. It evokes thoughts of innocence, simplicity, perhaps even naivety. But from a biblical perspective, purity is a powerful word—and a powerful force in a person’s life. King David, a fearsome warrior and skilled leader, understood the power of purity. He sought it […]
Why they went
By Shawn McMullen Since Jesus commissioned the apostles to make disciples of all nations, men and women have been traveling the globe to take the good news of the gospel to those who haven’t heard. Recently I asked some missionaries I know to tell us why they chose the mission field. Dale […]
What does the Lord require of you?
By Shawn McMullen God brought his case against the nation of Israel through the prophet Micah. “What have I done to you,” the Lord asked, “to make you break covenant with me?” (see Micah 6:3). God reminded the nation that he rescued them from slavery in Egypt, gave them Moses, Aaron, and Miriam to […]
Passing fads, permanent trends, and eternal truth
By Bob Russell There seems to be an obsession with being creative and different among some church leaders today. Rather than being bold with the gospel, we’re bold about being cutting edge. But if we become obsessed with gaining a reputation for being cutting edge, we’ll wind up reinventing church every few years and […]
