Rear Admiral Thomas W. McKean A Tribute of Admiration and Affection by Dr. Kip McKean

“Fair Winds and Following Seas” is a toast or salutation between mariners. It implies that a ship will have favorable winds and not have to pound into the waves, for on a perfect sailing day, the wind direction is the same as the waves. Such was the life of my father – Rear Admiral Thomas Wayne McKean, USN (Retired). A dear neighbor wrote to my mother this week, “Tom was […]

Giving Thanks, Receiving Peace

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” (Colossians 3:17) Over the past eleven months, God has done great things among us! We are especially grateful to our Father in Heaven for granting us a major victory in our efforts to raise funds for missions! Our family of churches has planted […]

Brotherhood of darkness or light?

Brotherhood of darkness or light? College life offers all kinds of groups for students to become part of. Everyone wants to feel connected to others. 1 Peter 4:3-4 NIV [3] For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry. [4] They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and […]

“EDUCATED AND UNWISE?”

“EDUCATED AND UNWISE?” Proverbs 1:1-7 NIV [1] The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: [2] for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; [3] for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; [4] for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young— [5] let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let […]