What you see on my "second desk" are back issues, or should I say "WAY BACK" issues of The Gospel Advocate. These issues are from 1954 - 1955. One of the issues mentions three baptisms in Gallipolis, Ohio. One of those nameless three is my father. Another issue seems to be a special issue on … Continue reading Building Up the Church – Old School
Author: Scott McCown
Let Us Come to Fear: Part 1 – Fear God?!
Recently I spoke at the Lectureships at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama. My assigned passage and topic was "Let us Come to Fear" Hebrews 4:1. What I post today is Pt 1 of the outline I developed and used for the lecture. It seemed to me that folks received it well. Let Us Come to … Continue reading Let Us Come to Fear: Part 1 – Fear God?!
Marriage – Do We Know What We are Doing?
As a minister, I have the privilege of joining young couples and older couples in marriage. Personally, one of the more difficult aspects of the wedding is the rehearsal. Tensions are high, brides are nervous, grooms are goofy, and the bridesmaids and groomsmen are not much help. Mothers, fathers, siblings offer advice, but no one … Continue reading Marriage – Do We Know What We are Doing?
Eight “T”s to Successful Marriage
1. Time - Spend time together. Time just for the two of you. Make the time of your marriage las for years. 2. Talk - The greatest three words in marriage are "I Love You.". There are five other important words, "Tell me about your day." 3. Touch - Hold hands like you are … Continue reading Eight “T”s to Successful Marriage
Saved to What?!
A video blog this morning. I did not feel like keyboarding.
Wonderful, Merciful Savior
In our part of the world, College and Youth Groups are singing beautiful songs (as they always have). Through the years, many of these songs eventually work their way into the worship assemblies of the entire congregation, some even making it into our hymnals. Today's blog title is one such song, that I am working … Continue reading Wonderful, Merciful Savior
Marriage Protection Monday
I am calling today Marriage Protection Monday and I would like to hear from you. What do you and your spouse do to protect your marriage? To start off our discussion, here are six things to remember that I believe will help protect your marriage. I will leave the practical application to you. Please take … Continue reading Marriage Protection Monday
How to Stay Pure
Yesterday we looked at the dangers of sexual intimacy before (and outside of) marriage? As promised, today I want to share some advice on how you can stay pure. There are three simple parts to this advice. 1. Protect your mind. Both the eye gate and the ear gate are important. Treat pornography and explicit … Continue reading How to Stay Pure
Dangers of Pre-Marital Sexual Intimacy
Tuesday I attended a lecture on "Marriage is Honorable" given by Ed Smith of Amridge University. In discussing the honor and place of marriage and sexual intimacy in marriage he gave a brief outline of five dangers of such intimacy outside of marriage. Here is his outline: Premarital sexual intimacy is COUNTERFEIT LOVE. It will … Continue reading Dangers of Pre-Marital Sexual Intimacy
No Competition
Competition Hello, my name is Scott, I am a recovering competitor. . . Competition is addictive. Competition drives the American business model. Competition runs deep in the heart and soul of many people. Can you finish this jingle from years gone by, "My dog's better than your dog . . ." I admit, wholeheartedly that … Continue reading No Competition
Driving Thought 