By Shawn McMullen The dictionary on my desk defines supernatural as, “of or relating to an order of existence beyond the visible observable universe.” That’s an apt description of the Christian faith—and of God himself. The writers of the New Testament often used the Greek word aoratos to express this concept, referring to something […]
The power of purity
By Shawn McMullen Purity isn’t a particularly strong word in the English language. It evokes thoughts of innocence, simplicity, perhaps even naivety. But from a biblical perspective, purity is a powerful word—and a powerful force in a person’s life. King David, a fearsome warrior and skilled leader, understood the power of purity. He sought it […]
Why they went
By Shawn McMullen Since Jesus commissioned the apostles to make disciples of all nations, men and women have been traveling the globe to take the good news of the gospel to those who haven’t heard. Recently I asked some missionaries I know to tell us why they chose the mission field. Dale […]
What does the Lord require of you?
By Shawn McMullen God brought his case against the nation of Israel through the prophet Micah. “What have I done to you,” the Lord asked, “to make you break covenant with me?” (see Micah 6:3). God reminded the nation that he rescued them from slavery in Egypt, gave them Moses, Aaron, and Miriam to […]
Honoring Christ’s servants
By Shawn McMullen Next month (October) marks the 20th anniversary of Clergy Appreciation Month. This special observance was established to encourage congregations to recognize, thank, and honor their ministry staff. When I think about the sacrifices many ministers and their families make to serve Christ and the church, it seems reasonable that those who […]
