Today's Top Ten To Do! 10. Today, tell your wife or husband you love them. 9. Today, tell your children you appreciate them. 8. Today, tell your parents thanks. 7. Today, go out of your way to be nice to someone. 6. Today, smile at a stranger and tell them, "Good Morning (afternoon or evening)." … Continue reading Top Ten Things To Do Today
Author: Scott McCown
Halfway is Not Enough
One of my favorite A. A. Milne poems concern's Christopher Robin and stairs. Perhaps you can identify: Halfway down the stairs Is a stairWhere I sit.There isn'tAny other stairQuite like it.I'm not at the bottom,I'm not at the top;so this is the stairWhere I always stop.Halfway up the stairsIsn't upAnd it isn't down.It isn't in … Continue reading Halfway is Not Enough
Psalms 101
Psalm 101 that reminds me of college class titles for my Freshman year at Faulkner University in the mid-1980's (English 101, Dr. Kelly Morris). In a way Psalm 101 is a basic class, that is basic instruction on how to walk the talk. Psalms 101 is the King's (David's) description on living with integrity. Psalm 101 I … Continue reading Psalms 101
I am a Christian
A friend of mine, Trey Morgan, posted the following statement on Facebook yesterday morning. I agree with this statement 100%. This statement stayed with me through the day yesterday and all morning. I find the fact that such a simple statement can be so profound. Here is what Trey posted: "I'm not a Christian, nor … Continue reading I am a Christian
Showing Friendliness
Rob and Lanetta would not consider themselves great neighbors, but they felt they were friendly. One morning they discussed how they could improve and concluded that they should make a better effort at being friendly. Later that month Lanetta noticed a moving van at the house across the street. Having baked a couple of loaves … Continue reading Showing Friendliness
The Great Shepherd
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, … Continue reading The Great Shepherd
Ten Reasons to Read the Bible
Ten Reasons to Read the Bible 10. Great literature in differing literary genres. 9. Narratives of people like you. 8. See how others dealt with life. 7. The Bible knows drama and suspense (Esther comes to mind). 6. Battles and warfare. 5. Lessons to help you be a better spouse and parent. 4. Valuable examples … Continue reading Ten Reasons to Read the Bible
Missing in Action
From the back of the files comes this piece on attendance at worship assemblies. What My Absence Did It made some question the reality of religion. It made some think I was a pretender. It made many think that I regarded my spiritual welfare and that of others as a matter of small concern. It … Continue reading Missing in Action
Farming?
A farmer loved farming. He kept his good seed cleaned and measured - it was always ready. He searched for suitable fields that would produce the best harvest. He loved farming. When he spotted a field that had promise to produce, he invariably saw that the field had weeds. Sometimes there were several; sometimes … Continue reading Farming?
More on Gossip
I recorded this when I arrived at my study this morning a little before 8:00 a.m. Central. I pray that you benefit from this short video. You may want to view my previous posts on Gossip here: Do Not Delete Ten Ways to Destroy the Church- Scott
Driving Thought 