If you are like me and everyone I know, you find yourself adopting some bad habits. You struggle to do what you know is right and find yourself doing things that waste your time while keeping you from investing in the work of God. Paul, that renowned apostle, understands your struggle. Notice his words, "For I … Continue reading Stop It! Quit Now!
Author: Scott McCown
Video Blog
Here is a video to invite you to be with us this Sunday at Central Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc_wpsQWWMg - Scott
Reducing Stress
This morning as I was driving to my study, the "Nearly Impossible Trivia" by Lisa Mason on 106.9 FM (Birmingham, AL) asked this question, "50% of moms say this their biggest source of stress, what is it?" Listeners called in with answers about getting children read for school, getting everyone out the door, discipline, and … Continue reading Reducing Stress
The Family That . . .
For those that do not already know, my dad had a heart defibrillator installed yesterday morning. Due to the skill of the surgical team and most importantly God's care all went well and He should go home today to convalesce under the careful and skillful hands of my mother, his wife of 54 years. I … Continue reading The Family That . . .
Video Invitation
Come join us at Central this Sunday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucBaKVjy5pk
Choices
We recently re-watched the original three Indiana Jones movies. I think, my favorite as far as dialogue is concerned is The Last Crusade. In this movie Indiana searches for the mythical Holy Grail - the supposed cup of Christ used to initiate the Lord's Supper and catch drops of his blood at the cross. (DISCLAIMER: I … Continue reading Choices
R U Contagious
This past Sunday we looked at the concept of becoming a contagious church. We want to: Connect People with Jesus and His Word. Have a Contagious Positive Attitude Be United as a Church Family Show Compassion - Care Work Together for God's Glory not Our Own. Contagious churches are Churches that Sing Praise Contagious … Continue reading R U Contagious
Keys to Happiness
A list and a song this morning:Start with a SMILE.Focus on others above self.Value relationships above possessions.Be a servant instead of the one served.Accentuate the positive over the negative.Be active, get off the couch.Read a book, turn off the TV.Avoid the fake euphoria produced by chemicals (alcohol, drugs, etc.).Take a walk in nature and enjoy … Continue reading Keys to Happiness
Something Tempting
Although I posted this a couple of years ago. While looking through the archives, I thought, "Hey, this is worth repeating."A while back someone sent me a recipe claiming that you can make a chocolate cake in five minutes. I had my doubts. But the temptation of a chocolate cake in a mere five minutes … Continue reading Something Tempting
Why do bad things happen to me?
Why do bad things happen to good people? This may be the most commonly asked question about God. One which some refer to as the “Achilles Heel” of Christianity. Why does a loving, all-powerful God allow suffering in His world?First this is not the bell toll of death for Christianity that some make it out to be. Here are my … Continue reading Why do bad things happen to me?
Driving Thought 