The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen In the context of an issue warning Christians about the dangers of greed and materialism, it’s a fair question. How important are possessions? Specifically, how important are your possessions to you? Many believers are careful to keep their possessions in perspective. They own homes and cars. They buy new […]
Out of reverence for God
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen The New International Version translates 2 Corinthians 7:1, “Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” The New Living Translation renders it, “Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse […]
Where is it safe?
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen Ten years ago today our great nation suffered a great tragedy. On the morning of September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger planes, piloting two into the Twin Towers of New York City’s World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon building in Arlington, Virginia, and a fourth […]
Slowing down to serve
The Editor’s Desk by Guest Columnist Kerry Allen My all-time favorite television series is The Andy Griffith Show. Each episode taught a moral lesson using the humorous life experiences of the people in the fictional town of Mayberry. One episode from the series contained a practical lesson many people need today. The episode was titled […]
When everybody’s happy
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen For several years Ree and I have hosted our McMullen family Christmas gathering. On the day after Christmas about 50 members of our extended family (four generations of McMullens) gather in our home to celebrate Christ’s birth, share a meal together, and exchange presents. Maintaining a tradition that began […]
