By Shawn McMullen John, the apostle of love, wrote three brief letters to Christians, encouraging them to remain faithful to their calling in Christ. He instructed his readers to “love one another” (1 John 4:7). He reminded them of Jesus’ command to “walk in love” (2 John 6). He commended his friend Gaius for his loving […]
Oh, be careful!
By Shawn McMullen I watched with wonder as the little boy walked through the mall with his mother. I use the word walk loosely, as he did everything but walk at his mother’s side. He jumped and spun in mid air. He skipped and danced. He ran in circles, his hands extended like wings on […]
How do you value life?
By Shawn McMullen This issue of The Lookout honors Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, a day churches across America have set apart to affirm the value of human life from the moment of conception. Sanctity of Human Life Sunday has been observed since 1983, typically falling on the Sunday in January closest to the anniversary date […]
Is depression good for the soul?
By Shawn McMullen The title of the BBC News Magazine article caught my attention: “Is depression good for you?” The author noted, “A leading psychiatrist says that depression is not a human defect at all, but a defense mechanism that in its mild and moderate forms can force a healthy reassessment of personal circumstances.” Depression […]
The time came
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn (Luke 2:6, 7, English Standard Version). […]
