Originally posted by me in August of 2009, I re-post for your consideration: From the Home Office in Parrish, Alabama — Top Ten Keys to a Great Marriage! 10. Communication – Eph 4:26-29 9. Loyalty to each other – Eph 5:31 8. Ability to Cope – Matt 10:16 7. A Sense of Humor – … Continue reading Top Ten Marriage Keys
Author: Scott McCown
Ten Statements About Optimists
Are you and Optimist or a Pessimist? Sometime ago (7 years ago) I presented a lesson on the benefits of pessimism - it was an attempt to move us past pessimism toward realism. As I was looking through the file of blog ideas this morning I came across a list of about 15 descriptions of … Continue reading Ten Statements About Optimists
Two Ships, Two Sinkings, and Two Captains.
The RMS Titanic sank on April 15, 1912 after striking an iceberg on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York, New York. 1,517 passengers and crew lost their lives on that voyage. The Italian Cruise Ship, Costa Concordia capsized this past weekend off the coast of Tuscany and may sink into 224 feet … Continue reading Two Ships, Two Sinkings, and Two Captains.
Being a Better Dad!
On July 25, 1997 my life changed! The change was immediate and long lasting. I am who I am today partly because of the events on that day. That day 14 1/2 years ago our son entered the world. A few days later we left the hospital to begin life as new parents in our … Continue reading Being a Better Dad!
Please Forgive
Father, Sometimes I get frustrated, loosing my cool when things don't go my way. Sometimes, I rush into a plan and don't take time to pray. Sometimes, I neglect to include You in all the events of my day. Sometimes, to the snares of the devil, that oar of old I fall prey. Please forgive. … Continue reading Please Forgive
Why I Love the Lord
I love the Lord. By the Lord, I mean my Lord and Savior, Jesus who is the Christ, the Messiah (God's Anointed). Why? What would cause such enamor? I Love Him because every time that Roman scourge tore His flesh leaving lacerations, they were not rightfully His, but He took them for me. I Love Him because … Continue reading Why I Love the Lord
Marriage Break-Up Prevention
HELP! All around me I see couples my age and younger breaking-up marriages. Some of these relationship are longer ones lasting a couple of decades and some are shorter not even making it to the first decade. My son's peers have split families, I see their posts on Facebook, "going to Mom's this weekend, I … Continue reading Marriage Break-Up Prevention
From a Friend
Dear Friend, I just wanted to write to tell you how much I love you and care for you. Yesterday, I saw you walking and laughing with your friends. I hoped that soon you would want me to walk along with you too. So, I painted you a sunset to close your day and whispered … Continue reading From a Friend
Happy Wednesday
Most of us complain about Mondays or the first day back to work after a holiday. I would guess that is the case for one or two reasons: 1) we like time to do what we want to do, even if that is nothing, or 2) we like the extra time we are able to … Continue reading Happy Wednesday
Five “L’s” of Marriage
I recently ran across an old sermon outline in my files. The file simply listed the five "L's" of Marriage. Here are those five points: 1. Learn. Learn God's will for marriage. Learn about the the other person. Learn the uniqueness of your relationship. 2. Let. Let your spouse be who they are. That is … Continue reading Five “L’s” of Marriage
Driving Thought 