In today's political environment; in this day of violence and unrest; in this time of economic struggle for nations, states, counties, cities, and towns; in times like this I begin to think about how I can help. What can I do? What can we do as individuals and as groups to bring relief to the … Continue reading When Wrong Makes Right
Author: Scott McCown
Lottery? Wanna Bet?
Lottery – Wanna Bet? Just this morning the Governor of Alabama proposed letting the citizens of Alabama decide on a State Lottery. His claim is that this “volunteer tax” will help fund Medicaid, Law Enforcement, and other State programs. He cites that our bordering states all have a lottery and that we are losing lottery … Continue reading Lottery? Wanna Bet?
One Stormy Summer
This summer will go down in my life as a stormy one. I have seen many people in my life fighting for their life. I watched the news that seemed to come everyday about law enforcement using what in some instances seemed unnecessary force followed by the next story of angry individuals and groups murdering … Continue reading One Stormy Summer
Ten Rules for Life
Like many of you, I have been doing a whole lot of thinking about our current culture of mistrust, violence, hate, and prejudice. I honestly feel sorry for society. Many have seemingly lost hope. Many are acting in ways that are only exacerbating this volatile climate. While what I am about to share is not … Continue reading Ten Rules for Life
What Does the Bible Say?
This morning on my drive to the study, I was listening to WDJC 93.7 FM. They play Contemporary Christian Music and have religious discussions and questions on air. I find this much better than the other music I used to listen too. The hosts - Roxanne and Chris - asked a simple question to us listeners this morning; … Continue reading What Does the Bible Say?
Avoiding Sin
Thirty years ago I was in my first internship as a minister, during the summer of 1986 between my Freshman and Sophomore years at Faulkner. I suppose I am thinking about this since Andrew is about to start his Sophomore year at Faulkner and Amy had lunch with someone with ties to Camp Wetoga and a … Continue reading Avoiding Sin
Learning to Serve
One of the great things that happens in youth ministry is the training our young people acquire in the area of service. Yesterday J Hall took about 15 young people from Central and a few adults to the West Alabama Food Bank. WAFB distributes food to low income families in a variety of ways. They … Continue reading Learning to Serve
Stay Positive
For those that do not know me personally, I am not a glass half-empty person but nor am I a glass half-full person. I am more of a "Hey, there is still something in there" person. Honestly. I will eat the last spoonful of casserole, the last three green beans in the pot, and that … Continue reading Stay Positive
Love
Jesus loved the Heavenly Father - Matt 22:36-37. Do you and I love the Lord with ALL of our heart, soul, and strength, or do we love Him just a little more than self? Jesus loved the Word of God - Matt 24:35. Do you and I spend as much time listening or reading God's … Continue reading Love
Fear and Outrage
You may think that as a middle-class, Caucasian, Southern male my opinion does not count or that I do not have the right to weigh in on recent law-enforcement involved shootings. Maybe I don't have a right, but I do have an opinion. I have an opinion because I am hurt. I hurt for the … Continue reading Fear and Outrage
