Many years ago I read a story from the 1200's during the time of the Inquisition. Misguided religious people joined with other Crusaders believing they were to eliminated all "heretics" not by converting them to Christ, but by putting them to death. If an Inquisitor came to your place of business or home, you had … Continue reading Proving You Are a Christian
Author: Scott McCown
Fellows in the Same Ship
Fellowship. Churches use this term on a regular basis. But what is fellowship? Here are some answers: Fellowship is finger-foods on Sunday evenings. It is greeting each other when we meet. It is greeting visitors guest at our assemblies and events. It is church sports teams. It is lunch or super with Christian friends. It … Continue reading Fellows in the Same Ship
More for The Others
Yesterday we looked at how we as Christians are to NOT treat others. Today we look at how we are to treat them. There is so mush that we are to do for each other. This is one of those areas where the following maxim holds true, "If we do the dos we don't have … Continue reading More for The Others
The Others
No not the movie, I still have nightmares. I am speaking of the others, as in, those around you. Think about the other people you contact, connect with, and cross paths with each day. Think especially about your brothers and sisters in Christ. The more I study God's Word and reflect on His message, I become more and … Continue reading The Others
A Good Soldier
Today is Veterans Day. As I think about the men who served our country, I also think about those who serve in the Lord's Army.
A Growing Church
I found this poem in the files this morning. I thought you would like to read it. A Growing Church, by Norman Gipson I really want the church to grow - It means the world to me; I always worship with the saints When I've no company. I really want the church to grow - And … Continue reading A Growing Church
My Top Posts by Views
I began blogging on February 25, 2009. I hope something I shared has helped you along the way. I am not quitting . . . this week . . . I am just reflecting on what topics people are most likely to read. In my checking my statistics and summaries, I learned which posts have the most views. … Continue reading My Top Posts by Views
Imitating Satan
If you have followed this blog for sometime, you might have seen this back in 2009. I pulled it from the archives and used it as the basis of the lesson Sunday night at Central. Since it was well received, I thought I would share it as a follow-up to yesterday's post. In true Late … Continue reading Imitating Satan
Knowing the Enemy
As Christians, we need to know our enemy. Your enemy is not others in your congregation that you had a disagreement with. Your enemy is not the church down the road. Our enemy is not the people across the political aisle. The enemy is Satan - the devil. Starting today and for a few posts that … Continue reading Knowing the Enemy
We Can Keep on Keeping On
Yesterday we considered why we quit. We looked at what potentially leads us away from God and His people - His Kingdom the Church. Even with all that is against us we can keep on keeping on. We can "be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your … Continue reading We Can Keep on Keeping On
