Good morning, Friday readers. Here are five things I read this week that I thought you would like to read as well. Donnie Bates at A Ready Answer helps us understand Biblical Confession Joe Butler at Faith and Footsteps leads us to Pursue Spiritual Growth. Jonathan Aigner Ponders Anew wondering if the "Worship Industry is … Continue reading Five for Friday
Author: Scott McCown
Why I Love the Church
I grew-up in a Christian home. My parents and three of my four grandparents are (were) members of the Church. 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 … Continue reading Why I Love the Church
More than Routine Maintenance
This morning, I dropped my 2001 Nissan Frontier off at a service center for long overdue maintenance and repairs. The repair / maintenance list is short: 1. Repair leak that involves the power steering lines / reservoir. 2. Replace timing belt and all drive belts. 3. Replace water pump (old one has to be removed to … Continue reading More than Routine Maintenance
Ever Failed?
I was in Eighth Grade a co-captain of the Middle School Basketball team at Escambia Christian School. Not to brag, but I was not a bad player. I was better on the defensive end of the court, but I could hold my own on offense. Specifically, I was an 88% free-throw shooter - approximately 9 … Continue reading Ever Failed?
Five For Friday
Here are some blogs I found worthy sharing this week. There were others, but these are the five I thought you would benefit from. Neal Pollard shares an original poem about Our Heart. How do you deal with Criticism as a Church Leader? Thom Rainer gives some advice. Safety at Church is a growing concern. … Continue reading Five For Friday
Satan Provides
A few years ago when I decided I needed to lose weight (truthfully, I am at that point again), I decided to try a high protein - low carb diet for a few days. After a two days, I was beginning to tell a difference. On day three, a minister friend called and asked about … Continue reading Satan Provides
OMG! Again
I first wrote and published the following poem in 2011. I am reblogging this poem because I am hearing this phrase more and more. OMG! © Scott McCown March 7, 2011 "Oh my God," the psalmist declares, Composing praise to Thee. "O my God," the texter shares, Abbreviated OMG. "Oh my God," the lyricist penned, "I … Continue reading OMG! Again
What I Believe about the Church
What I Believe about the Church We are added to the church when we obey the gospel – Act 2:47. We obey the gospel when we by faith put on Christ – Gal 3:26-27. All that put on Christ are Christians and a part of Christ’s Church – Mat 16:18. The Church is not an … Continue reading What I Believe about the Church
Five For Friday
Josh Ketchum teaches us the implications of our being Made in the Image of God. John M. Njoroge describe what he calls New Atheism. Jacob Hawk shares some great thoughts on why God does not have Grandchildren. Megan Wallgren lists 12 Ways to be the Meanest Mother and as a bonus a list of 13 Ways … Continue reading Five For Friday
How to Be Friendly
Top Ten Human Relationship Tips (a.k.a Top Ten Ways to Make Friends or Keep Them). 10. Speak to people: There is nothing as nice as a cheerful word of greeting – Phil 1:3 9. Smile at people: Some suggest it takes 72 muscles to frown and only 14 to smile – Phil 4:8 8. Call … Continue reading How to Be Friendly
Driving Thought 