The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen The New International Version translates 2 Corinthians 7:1, “Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” The New Living Translation renders it, “Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse […]
Where is it safe?
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen Ten years ago today our great nation suffered a great tragedy. On the morning of September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger planes, piloting two into the Twin Towers of New York City’s World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon building in Arlington, Virginia, and a fourth […]
When everybody’s happy
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen For several years Ree and I have hosted our McMullen family Christmas gathering. On the day after Christmas about 50 members of our extended family (four generations of McMullens) gather in our home to celebrate Christ’s birth, share a meal together, and exchange presents. Maintaining a tradition that began […]
It happens to the worst of us
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen Manasseh was perhaps the worst king Judah had ever known. From the time he took the throne at the age of 12, “He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, following the detestable practices of the nations the Lord had driven out before the Israelites” (2 Chronicles 33:2). […]
Teach them
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen Church leaders shoulder a great responsibility. Paul admonished the elders of the church in Ephesus to “Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers” (Acts 20:28). Peter reminded his fellow shepherds of their accountability to the “Chief Shepherd” (1 Peter […]
