A list and a song this morning:Start with a SMILE.Focus on others above self.Value relationships above possessions.Be a servant instead of the one served.Accentuate the positive over the negative.Be active, get off the couch.Read a book, turn off the TV.Avoid the fake euphoria produced by chemicals (alcohol, drugs, etc.).Take a walk in nature and enjoy … Continue reading Keys to Happiness
Author: Scott McCown
Something Tempting
Although I posted this a couple of years ago. While looking through the archives, I thought, "Hey, this is worth repeating."A while back someone sent me a recipe claiming that you can make a chocolate cake in five minutes. I had my doubts. But the temptation of a chocolate cake in a mere five minutes … Continue reading Something Tempting
Why do bad things happen to me?
Why do bad things happen to good people? This may be the most commonly asked question about God. One which some refer to as the “Achilles Heel” of Christianity. Why does a loving, all-powerful God allow suffering in His world?First this is not the bell toll of death for Christianity that some make it out to be. Here are my … Continue reading Why do bad things happen to me?
Why Does the Church Meet? Should I Go?
Why Does the Church Meet?Many NT passages refer to churches assembling together for regular worship. The word translated church (Ekklesia) means called-out or assembled. Just by definition I cannot be a part of a called-out, an assembly if I am not there. But why is assembling important? Why do I need to attend assemblies?We Assemble … Continue reading Why Does the Church Meet? Should I Go?
Great Churches
Buildings, attendance, history, social programs, benevolence programs, outreach efforts, mission events, youth or children's ministries, and membership involvement opportunities. These are many of the suggestions I read about from church growth experts on a regular basis. Admittedly, each one of these has merit. Yet, even if a church is doing all these things, they could be like … Continue reading Great Churches
Well He is Just . . . Different.
This coming Sunday at Central, we will complete a series from 1 Peter entitled, "Christ-Centered Christians." Of these fives chapters the lesson that stands out to me is from 1 Peter 2 when the apostle describes Christians with these terms: a holy priesthooda chosen raceA royal priesthooda holy nationa people of God's own possessionGod's people.As God's people, … Continue reading Well He is Just . . . Different.
You’re Invited
Here is an invitation to you to join us at Central Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa for Bible Study and Worship this Sunday. Our Theme for the series we are studying is Christ Centered Christians. Sunday's lesson is on Suffering as Christians. Come join us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY0yi0ECQCM
What is the Church?
From a purely doctrinal and linguistic point of view, the church is those called out by God. The word translated church is a word describing a group of purposefully assembled people. But that is not the answer I wanted to share to today's question. What is the Church? According to the writers of the New … Continue reading What is the Church?
Why You Should Not Go to Church
I know, what preacher in his right mind would title a post this way, and why even make such a suggestion?! Well, I am not sure why a preacher in his right mind would do that. However, I will proceed with a list of why you should not go to church. And I refuse to … Continue reading Why You Should Not Go to Church
How to Study The Bible Pt 3 – Learning from Narrative
If you have ever been a part of classes I teach, when I teach a narrative passage you are familiar with these questions. They work great in individual study as well.
