Inconspicuous disciple makers

By Shawn McMullen    Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you (Matthew 28:19, 20).   Before his ascension, Jesus instructed his disciples to spread the good news […]

Prayer and politics

By Shawn McMullen    Some people say politics and religion don’t mix, but the apostle Paul had a different idea. In his first letter to the young evangelist Timothy, Paul included instructions about public worship. First among his instructions was a call to pray for all people, and especially government leaders.  He wrote, “I urge, […]

What can we say about sin?

By Shawn McMullen   The God that holds you over the pit of Hell, much as one holds a spider, or some loathsome insect over the fire, abhors you, and is dreadfully provoked: his wrath towards you burns like fire; he looks upon you as worthy of nothing else, but to be cast into the […]

Creative ways my dad loved me

By Shawn McMullen    Children look up to their fathers for many reasons. Some dads are admired for their business expertise and their positions in the corporate world. Others are esteemed for their leadership skills. Still others are highly regarded for their athletic prowess. A select group of dads are admired for their integrity and […]

Holding fast

By Shawn McMullen    An account of the courtship of Ulysses S. Grant and Julia Dent describes how the couple found themselves in a buggy at the edge of a bridge spanning a flooded creek. They had been courting for about four months. Grant could tell Julia was frightened at the thought of crossing the […]