We continue our Tuesday study of prayer but looking to Jesus and His prayer life. John records, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. … Continue reading Jesus and Prayer
Author: Scott McCown
A Greatest Habit
As I am writing this lesson Pandora Radio is playing my Gordon Lightfoot Channel. The song playing is American Pie by Don McLean. This eight and a half minute song hit number one in 1971. It is a song inspired by the death of Buddy Holly. Some consider this song to be one of … Continue reading A Greatest Habit
Another Day in Paradise
Yes, I am referencing Phil Collin's song from the 1980's. One of his best in my opinion. This Sunday our lessons at Central Church of Christ will be about our Attitude Toward the Poor and How We can Help the Poor. Phil Collins' song helps me realize my blessings and my responsibility not only as … Continue reading Another Day in Paradise
Making a Habit of Discipleship
Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after … Continue reading Making a Habit of Discipleship
Using Prayer
How do you use prayer? Do you use prayer as an avenue for you or as a way to talk to God? Before you answer think about these "uses" of prayer. We disUSE prayer when we are: Not praying for national, state, local, and Church leaders. Not praying for strength for the Body of Christ Not … Continue reading Using Prayer
“The Lord’s Prayer”
Prayer. People still ask for prayer. Even people with no identified faith ask for "positive thoughts" - I think they mean prayer. Prayer. "Say a little prayer for me, will you?" He asked. I am sorry, but I cannot do that. There is no such thing as "a little prayer." Prayer is not a miracle. Prayer … Continue reading “The Lord’s Prayer”
Making a Habit of Worship
Psalm 122:1, “I was glad when the said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD!’” Worship. Jesus said, “God is spirit and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24). I am not sure that we can emphasize worship too much. We owe God something that can … Continue reading Making a Habit of Worship
Making a Habit of Purity
Galatians 5:19-26 Often when we talk about purity we are talking discussing sexuality. Being pure with your sexuality is important, but it is not the only aspect of purity. Purity, in the eyes of God, is to not allow the stain of any sin be in your life. (cf. James 1:27, “Religion that is pure … Continue reading Making a Habit of Purity
Making a Habit of Prayer
Read: Luke 11:1-4 In Luke’s account of “The Lord’s Prayer,” he relates a time when the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. The disciples knew about prayer. Prayer was a part of the culture of Judaism. They knew about prayer because the disciples of John the Baptist prayed. They also knew John had … Continue reading Making a Habit of Prayer
Intercessory Prayer a.k.a Praying for One Another
The thrill and privilege of prayer is not always getting precisely what you want, but seeing God active in your world. I never cease to be humbled when God works in my life through answered prayer (even when He says, "no" or "not yet"). Maybe the greatest thrill is seeing God work in the lives … Continue reading Intercessory Prayer a.k.a Praying for One Another
Driving Thought 