A slave, a shepherd, and a deportee

The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen Some people aspire to greatness; others attain it. Joseph didn’t desire to rule over his family, but the dreams God gave him indicated he would. Relating his dreams to his father and brothers only stirred up resentment. As a result, he was sold to slave traders (Genesis 37:28) and […]

As you go

The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen Whether to mountains or beaches, parks or museums, towns or cities, stateside or overseas, many people find themselves on vacation this time of year. Mid-summer is an ideal time to travel. The kids are out of school, life at home slows down a bit, and the weather is generally […]

No perfect fathers

The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen My dad was a great man—an ideal father in my eyes. But he wasn’t perfect, and he knew it. He loved his family deeply but always felt he could do better by them. I feel the same about my role as father to our three daughters. In fact, I […]

Counseling close to home

The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2).   Throughout my ministry I’ve encouraged individuals and couples to seek guidance from professional Christian counselors when a personal crisis or life situation required more guidance than I had to offer. I’m […]

The NACC: a fresh look at the Great Commission

The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen One month from now thousands of Christians from across America and around the world will gather at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio (July 5-8) for the 72nd annual North American Christian Convention (NACC). We’ve adopted this year’s NACC theme, “Unleashed: The Church Turning the World Upside […]