Twenty-five years ago today Amy and I walked back up the aisle at College Church of Christ (now University Church of Christ) in Montgomery, Alabama after Dr. Donnie Hilliard pronounced us husband and wife. Twenty-five (25) years! "Happy Anniversary, Amy!" With the arrival of this milestone I want to let you in on our secret(s). … Continue reading My Secret to 25
Author: Scott McCown
Meet the Minister
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
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
Driving Thought 