I see it on billboards, I see it on bumper stickers, I see it on signs in front yards, I see it on Facebook. What do I see? - 2 Chronicles 7:14, "if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then … Continue reading What Keeps You from Praying?
Author: Scott McCown
In The Way
In The Way © B. Scott McCown, 2015 There is a way that seems right to every natural man. Yet often man's way is not according to God's plan What is the way that God knows is best for His creation; The way that's best for every single man, state, and nation? It is the way … Continue reading In The Way
Summertime
The school year is almost over. I can hear the students and teachers sigh relief and I think I heard some shouts of joyful celebration. As you look for things to do this summer, as you take vacations, don't forget about God. As a child of God remember that Christ is your life (Colossians 3:1-4) … Continue reading Summertime
Your Preacher’s Desire
As a minster I think I can speak for my fellow servants. With 25+ years of experience, I think there are some things I know that we (fellow ministers and I) want you to know about us and our desires. We desire your prayers. Public and private prayers. We covet prayers that bring God into … Continue reading Your Preacher’s Desire
Quality Prayer
Prayer is powerful because of God. The power of God is the power behind prayer. As Christians, we know we need to pray, but at times we struggle in prayer. Just recently a Christian author and friend, whom I consider to be strong, confessed to me their struggles with prayer. Just the thought of wanting … Continue reading Quality Prayer
What If . . .
When I was in elementary school at Escambia Christian School a local church puppet team would come every so often and perform during chapel. I do not recall all their shows, but one sticks in my mind - well part of it. The narrator posed the question, "What if . . ? Then the puppets would act … Continue reading What If . . .
Join With Me?
Over the last three weeks I have written about prayer on Tuesdays. I have more to say about prayer, faith, and God over the next few weeks, but while we are thinking and studying about prayer, will you join me in praying to the Father concerning the following situations? Some of these are very personal to me. … Continue reading Join With Me?
Prayer Problems
Prayer is popular. Not a day passes that someone in my circle of social media connections does not ask for prayer for themselves or for someone they know. Religious people believe in a need to pray. Many post that "Prayer is the only thing that can save America." There is reason to rejoice in this … Continue reading Prayer Problems
Do you have a Favorite Hymn?
Recently, we have started singing Magnificat (Words and Music by Randy Gill) as a congregation. This song is based on Mary's praise to God when she learns that God has chosen her to bring Immanuel into the world and her visit to Elizabeth, the soon to be mother of John the Baptist. - Luke 1:46-55. If you are … Continue reading Do you have a Favorite Hymn?
Beauty
Father, Today is a beautiful day. Beautiful in my part of the world because of the temperature, the early morning sun, the blue sky and white clouds. Today is beautiful because of the birds that sing and the flowers that bloom. Today is beautiful because You made it. Thank you for the beauty of your … Continue reading Beauty
Driving Thought 