By Shawn McMullen I’m thankful for the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. His sacrifice makes forgiveness possible. His resurrection makes Heaven attainable. I’m also fascinated by the unmistakably supernatural events that surrounded Jesus’ death and resurrection—a series of events that authenticated Christ’s finished work on the cross, astounded eyewitnesses, and continue to amaze […]
By Shawn McMullen We see Jesus Christ as the focal point of the final week, the main character in the drama of redemption. From the triumphal entry to the resurrection, our eyes are fixed on him. We picture him during his last days on earth cleansing the temple, teaching the masses, and warning hypocrites. […]
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, […]
