Time for Marriage Monday and another post about Making Marriage Work. Last time we looked at celebrating the differences that we have with our spouses. That was good advice (if I do say so myself) but you cannot adjust to differences if you do not communicate them. I am certain that what I share today … Continue reading Marriage and Communication
Author: Scott McCown
God and Answered Prayer
Garth Brooks sang, "Sometimes I thank God, for unanswered prayers, Remember when you're talkin' to the man upstairs, That just because he doesn't answer doesn't mean he don't care, Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers." (Unanswered Prayers, No Fences, 1990). I read a post recently from concerning Psalm 37:4, "Delight yourself in the LORD, and he … Continue reading God and Answered Prayer
Parents and Influence
Parents, future parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents allow me to be quite candid with you. You have influence over the children in your life. I know, I know, we think we have lost influence to TV, the internet, social media, video games, and their peers. Yet I keep reading reports and seeing evidence that the … Continue reading Parents and Influence
Making Marriage Work
After a week off, much needed I might add, I am getting back to writing. Thanks for stopping back by <grin>. Now that the obligatory greeting and explanation of a lack of recent posts are out of the way let us get back to Marriage Matters Monday. What does it take to make a marriage work? I can only … Continue reading Making Marriage Work
Parents Who Teach
OK. The title is obvious. Parents who teach -- I am not talking about parents who homeschool. Nor am I talking about parents who work in the field of education whether public or private. This is really about ALL parents. What do we teach our children? Do we teach them to love unconditionally? Do we … Continue reading Parents Who Teach
Marriage Monday – Marriageability Traits
I hear many young people talking about eventual marriage and mention that they are waiting for the right person. I watch TV shows and movies in which the main character is searching for the right person. I listen to married individuals in struggling relationships saying in so many words, that they think they married the … Continue reading Marriage Monday – Marriageability Traits
Mission Philippines and Beyond
Parrish Church of Christ has a great opportunity before us. We have the honor of being the central congregation for gathering supplies and filling a shipping container for the churches of Christ in the Philippines in cooperation with M.A.R.C.H. for Christ. These brethren will use these relief supplies we collect and pack to reach out … Continue reading Mission Philippines and Beyond
Parenting as a Dad
I read recently about the African Hornbill Bird. The father bird seals up his mate before she lays eggs. He does leave a space only large enough for her beak so he can pass food and water to her. He then works non-stop to feed her and four chicks. When mom and young birds break … Continue reading Parenting as a Dad
How to Stay Married pt 5
This is our fifth and final installment in the How To Stay Married series. We will still look at marriage on Mondays for a while, but will change the title and focus. Last week we looked at the need to commit to a permanent relationship in marriage. This week I want you to see that … Continue reading How to Stay Married pt 5
Upward Righteousness
Last night was our third lesson in our Summer Series on Uplifting Messages from the Sermon on the Mount. Ted Burleson from the Hamilton Church of Christ spoke to us about Upward Righteousness. Below are the notes I took on my iPad as he spoke. Pay special attention to the seven questions at the end. … Continue reading Upward Righteousness
Driving Thought 