Rat poison? Recently, Kirby Smart and Nick Saban who are the head coaches for the CFP Ranked Number 1 and Number 2 teams respectively used "rat poison" as a metaphor for the media hype surrounding their rankings and their weekly games. Their arguments are that the hype that says Georgia or Alabama are destined to … Continue reading Rat Poison

In his Handbook of Denominations in the United States, 5th Ed, <(Nashville:Abingdon Press), 1970.> Frank S Mead wrote, “There is a distinctive plea for unity at the heart of the [church title removed- bsmc] — a unity that is Bible based.  It is believed here that the Bible is the “beginning place” in and through … Continue reading I am a Christian

No, I did not hear you sneeze.  Why is that one of the only times we speak of blessing - that an the wonderful U.S. Southern phrase, "bless your heart"? This morning I want to pass along a different blessing. A blessing found in scripture that is my prayer for you. “The LORD bless you … Continue reading God Bless You!

  I love the wisdom of older Christians. They have a wonderful point of view about life. Recently, a "senior saint" told me, "Scott, I spend a lot more time thinking about the here-after." Before I could reply with any words of comfort, he continued, "I walk in to a room and ask myself, 'what … Continue reading The Here After

One of the saddest stories ever to be made into a movie is Old Yeller. How can you not tear up when you watch it? When the Doctor begins a sentence with, "It does not look good," you know the message will be a sad one. Elton John sings, "Sad songs they say so much." … Continue reading Sad Verses Say So Much

He came to see me the next day. The day everything blew-up, but the day before the newspaper would publish local arrests. He was a young Christian, he had obeyed the gospel only a year or so before this event. A friend had lead him to Christ, but now that faith would be tested. He … Continue reading Guilty or Not Guilty

I call the things I have mine. My car, my house, my yard, my paycheck, mine, mine, mine. But the truth is that someone else holds claim on what I call mine. A bank holds the mortgage on my house and yard, a different bank holds the title to my car, and government takes a … Continue reading All That I Have

According to an often forwarded email; here are supposed maintenance complaints submitted by US Air Force pilots and the replies from the maintenance crews. Having lived in and worked in an Air Force town and known both pilots and mechanics, I would not be surprised if these statements reflect actual log entries. Problem: "Left inside … Continue reading Problem Solved

When the Savior Comes B Scott McCown, October 16, 2017 When the Savior comes, will I be ready? When He returns to take us home? Will I be glad to see His arriving? Or will I run and hide in shame? Oh, Savior, Sustainer, Creator, Messiah; Lord of all and King of kings; You are the One calling … Continue reading When the Savior Comes

I was thinking this morning about one of my one of my favorite hymns — Nearer, Still Nearer (by Lelia N. Morris, 1898). I love this song for a couple of reasons: The words and music go hand in hand. This is not always the case with church songs. Some songs have great lyrics, but the … Continue reading What is Your Favorite?