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 […]
Model parents
By Shawn McMullen Among other things, the Ten Commandments taught the Israelites the value of respect: for the Sabbath, for parents, for life, and for marriage. In the context of the family, children were to respect their parents and honor them. Naturally, the members of the Israelite community responsible for teaching this concept to […]
Ten timeless principles
By Shawn McMullen Few symbols of our Judeo-Christian heritage have rallied more believers, angered more atheists, generated more controversy, and garnered more publicity than the Ten Commandments. How can a collection of laws written thousands of years ago continue to wield such influence in the world? Here are three reasons. Divine Origin In […]
Anything
By Shawn McMullen My nephew and niece, Ryan and Robin Lamb, have three children—Payton and Griffin, 5-year-old twin boys, and a daughter, Zooey, who is 2. Because they’re active in their church and make Christ an important part of their lives, their family conversations often reflect their spiritual values. Not long ago, Robin and […]
