Shawn McCarthy

Obey?

Whenever I read through The Gospels and hear about the disciples fishing it brings me back to growing up along the Great Lake Erie. In a steel town there was not a great need to go out fishing but the people of that community sure loved to do it. My Dad and Grandfather can attestContinue reading “Obey?”

Come!

This week, I read about Peter’s brother, Andrew, and I must admit, I was intrigued. There’s not much written about Andrew, but what is written about him is powerful. Andrew was one of John the Baptist’s first disciples, making him part of a radical grassroots movement, following a leader who was on-trend, courageous, and thought-provoking.Continue reading “Come!”

Turns in the River.

A few weeks ago, my daughter, Cora, and I were watching an animated movie on Netflix that was filled with epic adventures of fire-breathing dragons and magical swords. Don’t judge. I found it quite calming to turn my brain off for an hour or so, knowing that there would be no hefty parallels to myContinue reading “Turns in the River.”

Comforted, Not Comfortable: Joseph’s Story Part 2

It’s a week later, and I’m still thinking about Joseph. I’m not sure I could have handled all that moving from place to place and starting over with nothing like he did. I mean, there were so many unsettling and uncomfortable moments Joseph and his family had to face. But, Joseph saw God do amazingContinue reading “Comforted, Not Comfortable: Joseph’s Story Part 2”

Go BIG & Go BOLD: Joseph’s Story

Here we are 17 days into the new year, and if you’re like me, after Christmas I jump quickly from the story of Baby Jesus to Jesus as an adult. However, this year I noticed there were some significant life-altering moments for the whole family before Jesus began His ministry, and I cannot imagine theyContinue reading “Go BIG & Go BOLD: Joseph’s Story”

A Period. Not a Comma

Recently, a friend of mine told me about a disappointment he faced when a project he had invested years into, suddenly changed courses and appeared it was no longer going to come together. Our small group of friends gathered around to support and encourage him one morning, and I felt God say to me, “Don’tContinue reading “A Period. Not a Comma”

God Will Talk to You

God will talk to you if you ask and then pay attention. About ten years into my walk with Christ, I was praying for God to lead me through a particularly difficult season. I mean, really praying! He came through for me by way of an excellent opportunity, and I flat out missed it. IContinue reading “God Will Talk to You”