Many years ago, I read the following fable. Turtle live in a pond. Daily he sat on a log, observing the ducks flying way up in the sky. Turtle longed for something new. He desired a great adventure. He wished that he too could soar among the clouds as the ducks did. One afternoon as the … Continue reading When Turtles Fly
Author: Scott McCown
Grace By Any Other Name . . .
Grace. You know the definitions. Grace is unmerited favor. Grace is God's Redemption At Christ's Expense. Grace is God doing for us what we cannot do for ourselves. Grace. I am all about that grace! 'Bout that grace, 'Bout that grace! Not guilty! (I should write a song.) Seriously, grace may be, at least in … Continue reading Grace By Any Other Name . . .
Was it Free?!?
I had a coupon for a free small cup of coffee from Krispy Kreme. The coupon was to expire by the end of this month, so I decided to use it today. A free cup of coffee, with no purchase necessary. NICE! I like free? I went a mile out of my way to get this … Continue reading Was it Free?!?
Lesson Learned
This evening the President of the United States will deliver the State of the Union Address. Afterward, news anchors and political S.P.I.N. doctors will recast his words to either support or malign him, his political party, and the direction he desires this still great nation to travel. We will hear words about budgets, taxes, choice, … Continue reading Lesson Learned
Why Do We Sin?
Maybe this is more about me than you. Maybe I am the only one that . . . well maybe not. We all struggle with sin. We all have times when we fail God. The apostle Paul admits as much in his own walk with God, "For I do not understand my own actions. For I do … Continue reading Why Do We Sin?
Three (3) Things
Three things, I can remember three things. When Amy asks me to run to the store to pick up a few items, I can usually remember three things. Once she adds the fourth item . . . I have to make a list. Most of the time, I can remember three things. Three things. As I … Continue reading Three (3) Things
Marriage Matters!
Come join us for a great weekend. You can register for the free even online at Marriage Matters: http://youtu.be/Rrc6076L-2c
How Good are You?
I keep seeing quizzes on Social Media that get you to answer a few questions and based on your answers will tell you things like: What 1980 power ballad was written for you? Which movie star is your doppelganger? When will (How will you) you die? Which cartoon character are you most like? Are you … Continue reading How Good are You?
#bealight
For the last half of 2014 the overriding them at Central Church of Christ was #contagiouschurch. The idea is that we are to be contagious in our attitude. Contagious in our praise. That we are to be contagious to the world, infecting the world around us with Christ and Christianity. This year we are refocusing … Continue reading #bealight
Being a Friend
The woman said to him, "Sir, give me this water, so that I will not be thirsty or have to come here to draw water." Jesus said to her, "Go, call your husband, and come here." The woman answered him, "I have no husband." Jesus said to her, "You are right in saying, 'I have … Continue reading Being a Friend
Driving Thought 