The British controlled the Colonies and became more forceful as Colonists expressed desire for independence. Soon the British Parliament would enact Coercive Acts designed to turn the colonists back to Britain. Among these were 1) The Impartial Administration of Justice Act which allowed Colonial Royal Governors to move trials to different Colonies or to England … Continue reading Free Indeed!
Author: Scott McCown
Apologies, Forgiveness, and Consequences
You cannot turn on the radio or TV in my section of the world and not hear or see a report about The Food Network and Restaurateur, Paula Dean. If you do not know about this recent conflict, do a quick search and you will get more information than you can digest. Basically, a former … Continue reading Apologies, Forgiveness, and Consequences
My DOMA Reaction
This is a re-working of a post from May 2012. With today's Supreme Court ruling that apparently refuses to rule on Proposition 8 and strikes down sections of DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act), I thought about this post. I stated the following on Facebook this morning: "As we reflect on the state of marriage and … Continue reading My DOMA Reaction
What Evidence?!?
The following list claims to be actual maintenance complaints submitted by US Air Force pilots and the replies from the maintenance crew. I shared this list with someone who worked in Air Force maintenance at Eglin AFB. His comment was that he had seen and made similar replies in his years in maintenance. Problem: "Left … Continue reading What Evidence?!?
A “Mini” Blog: What does this mean?
"Abraham believed God and it was counted to him as righteousness." Gen 15:6 Rom 4:3 Rom 4:22 Gal 3:6 Jam 2:23 What does this mean?
God’s Concept of the Church
Last night - Wednesday - in our Bible class time, I shared a lesson that I have marked in all my Bibles, even in Olive Tree on my iPad. This lesson is "God's Concept of the Church." It is a good lesson for a personal Bible Study or a one on one study. I wanted … Continue reading God’s Concept of the Church
I have Rights!
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." These are some of the most famous lines from the United States Declaration of Independence. Rights! We in the states … Continue reading I have Rights!
Have You?
"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 me cannot be my disciple. For which of you, desiring to build … Continue reading Have You?
Mom – This is for you
Today I turn the blog over to YouTube - more specifically, Kid President and his shout out to Moms! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ4Rnba85o8
Driving Rant
WARNING! I am about to go on a rant. I am stepping up on a soap box and I will not come down until I have my say. This is my prerogative - this is my blog - I will say what I want to say and then turn the comments over to you. Christians, we need … Continue reading Driving Rant
Driving Thought 