A number of years ago I read a report about two weddings on the same day in India. The brides wore traditional long veils and were hardly able to see, much less be seen behind the veil. It was only when both ceremonies were over that each couple discovered they married the opposite's intended (prearranged) … Continue reading How To Stay Married – pt. 1
Author: Scott McCown
Characteristics of Great Faith
What follows is an outline a recently preached at a small congregation in Fayette County, Alabama. Feel free to adapt it and use it to the glory of God. -- Scott Jesus reproved His disciples for “little faith.” Sermon on Mount in general to all for worrying about daily needs Fearfulness during a storm on … Continue reading Characteristics of Great Faith
Worship
A quick four point blog this morning. This is a bullet outline that I am currently sitting on; while waiting for it to develop more completely in my mind. Your comments may just help it along . . . Four Styles of Worship: Ignorant Worship. Ignorant worship is worship that lacks informative direction. Worship that … Continue reading Worship
Thinking and Remembering
Today our nation takes time to remember. Time to reflect on the lives of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms that we enjoy. You may have members of your family, parent, grandparent, aunt, sibling, or uncle who gave their life for my freedoms. If so this day means of much more for … Continue reading Thinking and Remembering
Summer Series at Parrish
In less than one month, our annual Summer Series will begin at Parrish Church of Christ. This year we continue our new tradition of changing our mid-week services to Tuesday evenings for the nine (9) weeks of Summer Series. Our theme for the Summer is "Raise Me Up!" and each lesson for our Summer Series … Continue reading Summer Series at Parrish
We’re Back
I apologize for being absent for a week, maybe you missed me. My study was having internet issues and alternated using my study at the house and the one at the building. Having a mobile week or more, and adding end of the school-year events at my son's high school and my wife's elementary-middle school … Continue reading We’re Back
Marriage Matter Monday – Man and Woman, Man and Man, or Woman and Woman
I am currently in an online discussion with a friend who is homosexual and in a committed homosexual relationship. He is understandably upset at the current political climate, specifically with Southern States that continue to ban homosexual marriages. From his perspective, I understand his frustration, I may not agree -- that is why the discussion, … Continue reading Marriage Matter Monday – Man and Woman, Man and Man, or Woman and Woman
Radically Christian – Fools for Christ
My writing today is not here. Wes McAdams, author of The Treasure Chest of Grace asked me to guest blog this week - you can read my submission HERE. - Scott
Growing Closer to the Savior
Austin Taylor penned the following lyrics in 1911. They are some of the most meaningful to me; "Closer to Thee, near to Thy side, Closer dear Lord, I would abide; Hold me in Thy embrace, 'neath every smile of grace, Grant me, Thy child a place Closer to Thee." The Greeks wanted to see Jesus. Parents … Continue reading Growing Closer to the Savior
Reflection
This week in our reading as a congregation we are reading the last five chapters of Matthew. The last three chapters are Matthew's record of the last few hours of Jesus's life. In these last hours, Jesus reveals to the disciples that the end is near. The elders of the Jews step up their plot … Continue reading Reflection
