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 Shawn McMullen Jesus prayed that his followers would be united, even as he and the Father are united (John 17:20, 21). Paul urged believers to “make every effort” to maintain unity (Ephesians 4:3). It seems strange, then, that some people who identify with Christ ignore this clear biblical mandate. Why would someone […]
By Shawn McMullen I know many Christian parents who are deeply committed to raising children who know and love God. They read books, search for helps on the web, and frequently talk to other Christian parents. Some attend weekend seminars and retreats led by popular authors and speakers. They’re always on the lookout for […]
By Shawn McMullen I am now the most miserable man living. If what I feel were equally distributed to the whole human family, there would be not one cheerful face on earth. Whether I shall ever be better, I cannot tell. I awfully forebode I shall not. To remain as I am is impossible. […]
