Since beginning my work at Central Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa the last Sunday of May 2014 the congregation has had three "Meet the Ministers" fellowships. One was a Homemade Ice Cream Social after assembly one Sunday evening. The other two have been smaller groups either at someone's home or at the building. There is … Continue reading Meet the Minister
Author: Scott McCown
Separated to Salvation
Be Different! http://youtu.be/yNDnUgVkmv4 - Scott
What do you do all day?
I wish I knew how many times children come to me between classes and worship or after worship and ask, "Where do you work?" I love the puzzled look on their faces, when I say, "Here." Their reply is often, "No, I mean the rest of the week!" Again, I answer, "Here. I work here … Continue reading What do you do all day?
Dear Preacher
Dear Preacher, Every time I am at church, I hear the same message. You folks at church are always asking members to give. I thought I would give you a list of what we already give up for God and the Church. I give up four hours a week for Bible classes and worship when … Continue reading Dear Preacher
Parenting 101
Yesterday, I a read a blog post entitled, "3 Common Traits of Youth Who Don't Leave the Church." The three points are valid: 1) They are converted, 2) They have been equipped, and 3) Their parents preached the gospel to them. Did you catch that last one: PARENTS! There are a number of texts to … Continue reading Parenting 101
Some Questions for You and Me
I thought I would start off our week with four questions and a fifth one as a concluding thought. Who do you love? That question seems simple enough. Since I asked this on a religious blog, you know the answer is God, Christ, Church, or maybe your spouse. But then again, there are other things … Continue reading Some Questions for You and Me
Join us at Central
Here is this week's video invitation to Central Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa, AL. Come join us! http://youtu.be/W2QbbNvSnnU - Scott
Strong Long-Lasting Marriages
I am on a marriage track this week. I suppose because our 25th Wedding Anniversary is just around the corner. How have we stayed together? How have both our parents' marriages lasted for 50+ years? What makes for strong relationships in marriage? What makes a marriage great? How can couples stay together for decades? How … Continue reading Strong Long-Lasting Marriages
Marriage Assignment
While looking through some older files and blog posts I came accross this older post about marriage. Since this was a Monday post and today is Monday, I thought I would repost it. Good Monday! It is time we begin our work week and time to reflect on our marriages. I know, you know (or … Continue reading Marriage Assignment
Bringing Up Children
"Behold children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth.Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!"Psalm 127:3-5 (ESV) "Like arrows in the hands of a warrior." What a great statement! A well-skilled archer … Continue reading Bringing Up Children
Driving Thought 