By Shawn McMullen God is unique. He is “above all gods” (Psalm 95:3) because he is “the only God” (1 Timothy 1:17). God is transcendent. He is not bound by the limits of space and time because he exists beyond them. In fact, every aspect of God’s being transcends our knowledge, our experience, and […]
By Shawn McMullen I was asked to speak to a men’s prayer group on the topic, “How a Man Prays for His Family.” In preparing for my talk, I pulled a folder marked “Journal Notes” from my file cabinet. It contained entries from prayer journals I’d kept through the years along with several lists […]
By Shawn McMullen I’ve known Gene and Frances Hester most of my life. Longtime members of my home church, they were my youth group leaders, Bible Bowl coaches, and parents of my childhood church buddies, Phil and Tim. Gene served as an elder and Sunday school teacher. Frances was a church organist, pianist, soloist, […]
By Shawn McMullen Most of us have made poor financial decisions at some point in our lives. Many are currently wrestling with financial concerns. And probably every one of us knows someone—a close friend, a family member, a coworker—who is engulfed in debt. One recent study revealed that nearly three out of four Americans […]
By Guest Columnist Dr Daniel R. Altman I still remember that day—a powerful moment as I watched emotion wash over a teenage boy in my office when he came to realize he was forgiven. This is not always the outcome. I have also had to work with caseworkers to find a new home for […]
