Amy and I like to walk. We walk around the neighborhood or through shopping centers or stores. When we walk, we hold hands. It is both a sign of affection to each other and a statement to those around us that we are and forever will be a couple - no, we are ONE. I … Continue reading Hand in Hand
Author: Scott McCown
I Wish this Church was Bigger
Growth. This is a common goal of churches. We long for our congregations to grow and for the universal Kingdom of Christ to expand. I read multiple books each year that offer advice on growing the church. Most of them will state that their research and experience is not a formula, but that there are … Continue reading I Wish this Church was Bigger
Loving Christ’s Church
I grew-up in a Christian home. My parents are Christians and all my grandparents were Christians or at least Christians minded. Many of my earliest memories surround assembling with Christians and having other church members over our house on Sunday evenings. Growing up there were two major influences other than my family they were Church and school. My … Continue reading Loving Christ’s Church
I Disagree
There are people I disagree with. The list is . . . well, longer than I would like. My list includes people in power and others. I thought I would share with you some of the people (or at least their titles) I disagree with. (I am not going to tell you the reason we disagree, … Continue reading I Disagree
Praying
Will you join me in prayer this morning? Specifically for The United States of America. -Scott Dear God and Father, We come before Your throne as Sovereign over all. We bring all glory and honor before and to You. Some in this great nation are rejoicing over the results of our recent election. Some are … Continue reading Praying
A Reminder on Election Day
A quote many attribute to Ronald Reagan states that the eight most frightening words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I am here to help.". Today is the day the United States goes to the polls and voiced their opinion on who we wish the next President to be. I have my … Continue reading A Reminder on Election Day
Fruitful Discipleship
I produced this video for Central and use in our small groups. The video is 10:48. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uflaQRqlJm4 -Scott
Squirrels
In the movie "UP" Doug the dog suffers from Canine Attention Deficit Disorder. A running gag is . . . "squirrel!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSUXXzN26zg I thought about "Squirrel!" when I read the following in an article by George Miller in my illustrations file: "One morning in the late 1940's a farmer decided to plow the south … Continue reading Squirrels
Rigged!
The media has their darling! They promote and support their favorite. The drama they create with their sound bites and teasers draws in viewers which increases ratings that bring in advertisers willing to pay. The system is rigged! I know it to be true. It always plays out in just the right way. They determined … Continue reading Rigged!
When God Seems Far Away
I have mentioned before that I started listening to Christian Contemporary Radio more this year. In fact I have almost exclusively listened to this music this year. I began this as a personal experiment. I wanted to see what affect my music choices had on my attitude. Although the results are far from scientific, I see … Continue reading When God Seems Far Away
Driving Thought 