By Shawn McMullen Many Christians I know struggle with the idea of finding and following God’s will. Some of them become anxious about it, fearing that if they fail to find the right formula for discerning his will or miss a hidden clue somewhere along the way, they’ll be destined to a life of mediocrity […]
When the answer is “no”
By Shawn McMullen What should we do when God doesn’t give us what we ask? Many Christians who pray faithfully and expectantly for health and healing—for themselves and those they love—don’t receive what they ask. We can argue, and rightfully so, that perfect health and healing are guaranteed to God’s people in the life […]
Born to grow
By Shawn McMullen Ree and I recently became grandparents. In April of this year our daughter Kyla and her husband Eddie became the proud parents of twins, a boy and a girl. Samuel (his name means, “I asked the Lord for him”) and Eliana (meaning, “The Lord heard”) are doing well and changing almost […]
Wrestling with guilt
By Shawn McMullen He was fierce, vindictive, and violent. And he didn’t keep his opinions to himself. He brought his own vigilante version of justice to bear on men and women alike. The shattered lives of his victims were inconsequential. The fact that he tore families apart meant nothing. If some of those he […]
Playing by the rules
By Shawn McMullen Some people view the Ten Commandments as a burdensome set of rules. We know, however, that they are something different—timeless principles that, when obeyed, bring honor to the Lord and blessings to the obedient. The apostle Paul understood this. Writing to encourage Timothy in his ministry, he noted, “Anyone who competes […]
