A few weeks before I took my break from posting, a regular reader asked if I could write about how to study the Bible. They said, as a young adult they are used to studying (cramming) for tests in college and often they find themselves studying the Bible in a similar way. They study for … Continue reading How to Study the Bible Part 1 – Read
Author: Scott McCown
I’m Back
After a few weeks of reflection and refocus I a ready to blog again. I do not know if you missed me,, but I did miss you. I am making a few changes to my weekly schedule that will directly impact The Morning Drive. First, I realized that regular Monday and Tuesday blogging with the … Continue reading I’m Back
Still Taking a Break
I am still letting my mind vacate away from the blog for a few days. I am still here, but just searching for inspiration. I have a couple of blogs planned and will get back to marriage and parenting blogs too. But for now, I am hunting and fishing - - - maybe literally.
Taking a Break
I am taking a break from blogging for a few days. I will return . . . Until then, may god continue to bless your life. - Scott
A Turning Phrase
Reaching into the archives I found the following post from October 28, 2009 - Have I been blogging for over three years? A Phrase that Turns My Attention. In the context of Matthew 26, the Chief priests plot against Jesus as to how they might trap and destroy Him. Meanwhile, Jesus is at the former … Continue reading A Turning Phrase
Parent Tuesday – Show Appreciation
This morning I want to turn our thoughts a different direction for Parenting Tuesday. Instead of writing for parents, this article is for the offspring of parents (or those adopted by their parents). This is for YOU, the reader. Make today Parent Appreciation Day. Take time out of your schedule to: 1) Call your parents; … Continue reading Parent Tuesday – Show Appreciation
Marriage Monday: Romance Lives
Long term, happy marriages keep the romance alive. Others often say of these couples that they act like teenagers when they are together. You can see the love in their eyes. Before I list a few suggestions about keeping romance alive I ask you to think, to remember something about your own relationship. Do you … Continue reading Marriage Monday: Romance Lives
Grace for the Lost a Video Post
I created this from a PowerPoint sermon from Luke 15. This is a 2:30 minute version of that sermon. The music is Amazing Grace performed by the Harding University Chorus. I used Corel VideoStudio Pro x5 to produce this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBy9EVFGxi4
As Stubborn as an Ol’ Mule
A farmer claimed that he taught his ol' mule to respond to gentle commands. Townsfolk and neighbors thought this was a stretch but they knew the farmer to be an honest man. They also knew that mules were stubborn, cantankerous, hard to train, but hard workers once you got them moving. Most of the time … Continue reading As Stubborn as an Ol’ Mule
Time is Important
Almost every parenting blog, book, sermon, lecture, and pamphlet have at least one mention concerning the importance of spending time with your children. Yet, I find that all the recommendations are like the dietary requirements I am supposed to follow. If I really drank all the water I am supposed to, consumed the correct number … Continue reading Time is Important
Driving Thought 