Last evening we took the van to a Revival at Curry Church of Christ. Tim Spivy from the East Colbert congregation in Florence, Alabama was the speaker. He is taking all his texts this week from the stories of the Judges and last night, he taught about the growth of Gideon's faith from timidly threshing … Continue reading Closer to God
Author: Scott McCown
Some People
An avid hunter, Bill was looking for a proven bird dog. After contacting someone who placed an advertisement in the paper with a dog for sale, Bill met the man for a hunt to see the dog in action. Bill shot at two ducks that landed on the lake. He watched as the dog ran … Continue reading Some People
Warning! This is a Reaction!
I suppose I am naive. I suppose, this is something expected. But I did not see this coming, I did not expect this, especially from the source, but then again . . . This morning on GMA there was a story about Pat Robertson's answer to a question sent in by a viewer this aired … Continue reading Warning! This is a Reaction!
Jesus
The Christian contemporary song from my teen years said, "Jesus is the answer, for the world today, above Him there's no other, Jesus is the Way." Scripture affirms that that is truly the case. 1. Do you have questions about life? "Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. … Continue reading Jesus
Oh, Can it Be?
The following poem is from the pen of John Newton. This old hymn appears in many older hymnals with various tunes. The words are among my favorite and were on my mind as I drove toward my study this morning. Take time to read them and reflect on their meaning. - Scott I saw One … Continue reading Oh, Can it Be?
Who’s Driving?
Many years ago I heard a comedian say, "My wife does all the driving. All I have to do is sit the with the steering wheel in my hand." Backseat or passenger seat driver jokes are funny, whether about husbands, wives, or mother-in-laws. I am quickly realizing that in about 10 months most of my … Continue reading Who’s Driving?
It was worth what?!
From the files labeled, OOPS! Mr. Whetstine bought a "stone" from and amateur rock-hound at an Arizona mineral show for &10.00. The rock turned out to be a sapphire, and not just any sapphire, but the "World's Largest" sapphire. An appraisal in 1986 valued the stone to be worth as much as $2.28 million (Snopes.com … Continue reading It was worth what?!
He Chose Poorly
In the movie, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Indiana searches for the mythical Holy Grail - the supposed cup of Christ used to initiate the Lord's Supper and catch drops of his blood at the cross. (DISCLAIMER: I do not believe in the existence of such cup as a holy relic.) In a climatic … Continue reading He Chose Poorly
Thank You
Living in the Southern United States all of my life, I am accustomed to hearing cashiers, tellers, etc. say, "thanks, hun (sweetie, sug, or some other similar term)." More recently, I am hearing a new phrase, specifically at Chick-Fil-A and at Jacks (a Birmingham area hamburger franchise). I heard it this morning when I stopped … Continue reading Thank You
The Presidential Appointment
A quick "Google" search did not confirm nor deny the following story. Maybe I should call the History Detectives . . . But I digress. James A. Garfield was a preacher, Civil War general, Congressman, Senator, ancestor of a friend I had in middle school, and the 20th President of the United States. History will … Continue reading The Presidential Appointment
Driving Thought 