The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen My dad was a great man—an ideal father in my eyes. But he wasn’t perfect, and he knew it. He loved his family deeply but always felt he could do better by them. I feel the same about my role as father to our three daughters. In fact, I […]
See you later, Dad
Another Look by David Faust Paul W. Faust died on March 17, 2011. I shared the following tribute at his graveside committal service. Dad had a very distinctive way of signing his name, with a looping “P” for Paul and a unique-looking “F” for Faust. He scrawled his signature on my ordination certificate that […]
Counseling close to home
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2). Throughout my ministry I’ve encouraged individuals and couples to seek guidance from professional Christian counselors when a personal crisis or life situation required more guidance than I had to offer. I’m […]
House calls
Another Look by David Faust We called him Dr. Anderson. I couldn’t tell you his first name. I just remember he wore a tie and carried a black bag. Dr. Anderson was my family’s M.D. back in the Dark Ages when doctors actually made house calls. He didn’t come to our home often, and that […]
The NACC: a fresh look at the Great Commission
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen One month from now thousands of Christians from across America and around the world will gather at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio (July 5-8) for the 72nd annual North American Christian Convention (NACC). We’ve adopted this year’s NACC theme, “Unleashed: The Church Turning the World Upside […]
