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
Author: Scott McCown
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
Happy Christmas
Top Posts of 2011
This is my last SCHEDULED blog for 2011. I may write a couple more, but only if I have something really important to say. However, before I sign off for the year, I wanted to wish you a Very Merry Christmas and to let you know I am praying for a prosperous New Year for … Continue reading Top Posts of 2011
Will You Join Me in Prayer
James simple says, " . . . Pray for one another . . ." (Jas 5:16). Paul says, "Praying always" and "Pray without ceasing" (Eph 6:18; 1 Ths 5:17). We receive encouragement from scriptures to intercede on behalf of others. This past week many have asked me to pray for them and with them, not … Continue reading Will You Join Me in Prayer
Government and Christians
A quote many attribute to Ronald Reagan states that the eight most frightening words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I am here to help.". With the Iowa Republican primaries just two weeks away, those of us in the Untied States are turning attention to who our next President will be. … Continue reading Government and Christians
Driving Thought 