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Paul on preaching
By Shawn McMullen I’ve known many powerful preachers in my lifetime, but none can hold a candle to the apostle Paul. He entered the ministry by divine appointment and fulfilled his calling with divine guidance. He was truly an inspired preacher. It’s only fitting, then, that we look to Paul as a model for […]
By Shawn McMullen You won’t find Jochebed in lists of popular names for baby girls, but in my book it’s a worthy contender. Jochebed and her husband, Amram, were married while the Israelites were slaves in Egypt. They started a family and were blessed with two children, a boy (Aaron) and a girl (Miriam). […]
Leading like the perfect shepherd
By Shawn McMullen Elders of the church are “shepherds of God’s flock” (1 Peter 5:2). Just as responsible shepherds tend their sheep, elders are to look after the flock of God, leading, feeding, guiding, and protecting those under their care. There is no higher standard for elders in the local church than Jesus Christ. […]
Gentle Christians
By Shawn McMullen It’s next to last in Paul’s list of spiritual fruit (see Galatians 5:22, 23) and often takes a back seat to other virtues. In fact, when was the last time you prayed, “Lord, make me gentle”? If we understood gentleness, I think we would seek it more earnestly. Paul understood it. […]
