Politics, Elections, Primaries, Political Polls, Candidates, issues, Democrat, Republican, Independent, Libertarian, Liberal, Conservative . . . These are the words that we hear every newscast 24 hours a day / 7 days a week when we have state or national elections every couple of years. Every candidate, every political party, wants to tell you what … Continue reading Our National Problems
Author: Scott McCown
Blood Moon
We are tackling the prophecy in Joel about the moon turning to blood. Come join us if you are near Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Scott https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByzVCXCOWWk
Who Do You Want to Be
In 2006, as I was completing a Masters' Degree in Ministry, our instructor (Paul Tarrence) assigned us at simple project; to reflect on the Man we Desired to be. I wrote this list then and keep in under the glass on the desk in my study. I use it to reflect on how I am becoming … Continue reading Who Do You Want to Be
Teaching the Next Generaton
Saturday, thanks to a friend, I had two tickets to the Home Opener at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Andrew was in town for the weekend do we had a father and son day as we watched Alabama take on Middle Tennessee. We were not the only father-son duo there. Sitting a row behind us was a dad … Continue reading Teaching the Next Generaton
My Reflections on My Nation’s Needs
We have had, have, and will continue to have many threats to our nation. Some are external like the events of September 11, 2001. Some are internal like racial tension, an uncertain economy, distrust of law enforcement, chemical abuse, injustice, and general violence. We must pull together like we did in the days that followed … Continue reading My Reflections on My Nation’s Needs
A Message for Church Leaders
What the Christ (Messiah) said to Religious Leaders: Should ministry leaders and church leaders pay attention?!? There is no accusation nor is there animosity in this post. As a minister, a Christian leader, a church leader, and especially as one who stands each week to teach and proclaim faith in Christ, this is for me first … Continue reading A Message for Church Leaders
You Never Know
Recently, Amy and I got caught. We did not know someone was watching. We really did not even consider that someone might be watching. We only found out when Alice told us. She came up to us after Bible classes a day or so later , "There they are!" she said. "My two sweethearts. I saw … Continue reading You Never Know
I’m Just a Church Member
Many think since they went to school, they know how teachers ought to teach and will often tell teachers how to do their job. Similarly, since many people sit in church buildings and hear sermons they have advice for preachers. Here are actual statements to preachers. Some of these are things said to me. Speak up. Speak … Continue reading I’m Just a Church Member
The Christians Greatest – Part III
This week we began our look at three great things that are a part of our walk as Christians. We began Monday with our Greatest Motivation: Love. We continued Tuesday with our Greatest Challenge: Repentance. We conclude this three part series with Our Greatest Duty. That duty is simply to Proclaim Repentance and Remission of … Continue reading The Christians Greatest – Part III
The Christian’s Greatest … Part II
Yesterday we wrote about our Greatest Motivation as Christians. We defined that as LOVE. Today we move on to our Greatest Challenge. Our Greatest Challenge is Repentance. This challenge is not getting others to repent, but our own repentance. Part of the nation of Judah's problem was that they refused to repent, "Run to and fro through the streets … Continue reading The Christian’s Greatest … Part II
Driving Thought 