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
Author: Scott McCown
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
Parents: How Well Do you Listen?
Last weekend we went to see the Pixar release - Brave. The story is about a Scottish princess whose mother is trying to train her to be she thinks a princess should be - refined. But this young lady does not want that. She wants to be free, she wants to make her own decisions. There is … Continue reading Parents: How Well Do you Listen?
How to Stay Married Pt 4
This fourth installment on this series is short and to the point. If you want a life-long lasting marriage, you Must Commit to Your Marriage as Permanent! Jesus' statement on marriage in Matt 19:9-12 makes marriage sound very permanent, And I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits … Continue reading How to Stay Married Pt 4
Summer Series: Uplifting Influence
Last night was week two of our Summer Series. Jim Lampley who serves as the Youth Minister at 9th Avenue Church of Christ in Haleyville, Al was the guest speaker. His topic was: Uplifting Influence. Below are the notes I took on my iPad as he spoke. Everyone around us including us have influence. Influencing … Continue reading Summer Series: Uplifting Influence
Dads and Children
Last Tuesday I posted some thoughts on what to say to your children. A lot of people read that particular blog indicating to me that readers want more about parenting. So . . . here we go again. Paul writes in Eph 6:4, "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up … Continue reading Dads and Children
How to Stay Married Pt 3
Part One - Coping with Change: Part Two - Accepting what will not Change: Part Three - Learning to Express Affection and Appreciation. Couples who want to make their marriages survive will strive to interject life into their relationship. They remain involved in each other's lives. They are the best of friends and communicate regularly. … Continue reading How to Stay Married Pt 3
Parrish Summer Series
Last night, Tuesday, June 12 began our Summer Series at Parrish Church of Christ. We will have a special speaker each Tuesday through August 7. These series will be our mid-week assemblies allowing guests to be with us and us to visit around on Wednesdays. Our theme for Summer Series 2012 is Uplifting Messages from … Continue reading Parrish Summer Series
I Don’t Know What to Say to You.
We recently watched the movie "We Bought a Zoo," based on the Dartmouth Zoo and the adventures Benjamin Mee records in the book of the same name (overall the movie is good, but I recommend a language filter such as "Clearplay" or "TV Guardian"). In the movie, Benjamin and his 14 year old son share … Continue reading I Don’t Know What to Say to You.
How to Stay Married Pt 2
Last week we looked at staying married by being aware of and learning to cope with change - that post is HERE. Now for this week's Marriage Matters Monday . . . The was a young minister who was about to perform his first wedding ceremony. He asked the advice of an older preacher, "What … Continue reading How to Stay Married Pt 2
Driving Thought 