So many people - good people - church people - Christians - stop coming to Bible class. Many stop attending special activities of the congregation. Eventually, some even stop assembling for worship. Why? Where are they? (Where are you? if you fall into this category.) I am sure there are hundreds of reasons why. I … Continue reading Where Are They (You)?
Author: Scott McCown
A Midweek Prayer
My Father and Creator, Thank You!Thank You for the night's rest.Thank You for the new day.Thank You for Your renewed mercy each new day brings.Thank You for the fellowship I have with Your people - the Church, the Body of Your Son.Thank You for Your Word as the standard for my lfe.Thank You for Your … Continue reading A Midweek Prayer
Seven Things
Jehoshaphat was not jumpy. Jehoshaphat was steady. This king of Judah heavily relied on God. The chronicler records, "The LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, but sought the God of his father and walked in his commandments, and not according … Continue reading Seven Things
Marriage Matters Monday
Good Monday! It is time we begin our work week and time to reflect on our marriages. I know, you know (or you need to know) that Marriage Matters. Today is a simple list of five things that you can do today that are mostly free (one of them may cost $1.00 or so) to … Continue reading Marriage Matters Monday
Honesty
Billy Joel once sang, "Honesty, is such a lonely word, everyone is so untrue, Honesty, is hardly ever heard, and mostly what I need from you." Honesty. Are people in today's society still honest? I discuss honesty on this video edition of The Morning Drive. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0GXTPnnHPw&list=UUCcC3Z9Q9Q42IFS06P0tDhw&index=1&feature=plcp Here is Billy Joel singing Honesty in Tokyo in … Continue reading Honesty
Before You Start . . .
Before you start. Before you do anything. Before you engage in any activity. Here are ten questions to ask - especially as a Christian: Will it conflict with my duty as a Christian? Is it questionable - at all? Could it influence others in a wrong way? Will it subject me to bad influences? Does … Continue reading Before You Start . . .
More Matters about Making Marriage Matter
David failed. David was unfaithful to God and to his promises. Bathsheeba failed. She allowed herself to grant the king's request. The affair these two participated in resulted in the death of Bathsheeba's husband as well as the death of a new born baby. There were also spiritual implications of their adultery. These events, recorded … Continue reading More Matters about Making Marriage Matter
What an Example
This past Friday, Amy took the MAT at the University of Alabama as she continues her education with the goal of a Masters Degree in Education. Since Andrew was helping his grandfather with a construction project, I took the day to go with Amy so we could eat out and shop together. While she was … Continue reading What an Example
Am I A Christian?! Are You?!
Imagine that you are a late night television host with a camera crew and a microphone walking the streets of NYC, LA, or even the town where you live. You are doing one of those street interviews where you ask a seemingly simple question and the answers are . . . well interesting. Here is … Continue reading Am I A Christian?! Are You?!
Six Bricks that Build Marriage
A picto-blog this morning. - Scott
Driving Thought 