Psalm 23.2011.01-02 The TV is my shepherd. Entertainment is my want. It makes me sit down and do nothin for the sake of it's sponsors, For it presents me with shows I am told I must see. It restores my knowledge of the things of this world And keeps informed of the news. It … Continue reading Long Lost Psalm
Author: Scott McCown
Church Signs
Church signs can be quite educational, sometimes helpful, sometimes funny, and sometimes misleading. Here are a few I collected over the last few years. 1. Free trip to heaven, Details inside! 2. Searching for a new look? Have your Faith lifted here. 3. Come in and pray today? Beat the Christmas rush. 4. Fight truth … Continue reading Church Signs
So Wide as a Church Door
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, that most of us read in high school, Mercutio, Romeo's friend, receives a would in a street fight. When asked, Mercutio describes the wound this way, "'Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a churh door; but 'tis enough, 'twill serve." I suppose that Shakespeare had … Continue reading So Wide as a Church Door
King Clyde’s Crown
Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Castleberry, there was a King named Clyde. Now King Clyde was a proud, yet noble King who wore upon his head a Crown encrusted with all kinds of jewels. This crown that King Clyde wore, this crown encrusted with jewels, this crown was the pride of the … Continue reading King Clyde’s Crown
Eww Gross!
What is worse than finding a worm in you apple? . . . . . Finding half a worm in your apple! If you get all your produce from major grocery chains, you may not understand that those who eat fresh off of the tree apples sometimes get a great surprise after a bite or … Continue reading Eww Gross!
How to be Happy
Ecclesiastes 3:12 says, "I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live," (ESV). Here are a few simple rules for a happy life: 1. Decide to be happy. Happiness is a choice. Look for pleasure in the most simple things. 2. Rule … Continue reading How to be Happy
God’s Person
David knows the end of his life and reign are near. Bucking the convention of the Ancient Near East, he skips over a few of his sons and chooses Solomon to be his heir to the throne in Jerusalem. After a speech to Israel, David's attention turns to Solomon. "And you, Solomon my son, know … Continue reading God’s Person
Ten Styles of Giving
10. Willing Givers: Abraham willingly offered Isaac (Gen 22) 9. Big yet Small Givers: The wide who gave all (Mk 12:42-44) 8. Stingy Givers: Saul wanted the spills of war, but argued that it was for giving to God (1 Sam 15:17-23) 7. Sacrificial Givers: David refused to give what cost him nothing (2 Sam … Continue reading Ten Styles of Giving
God’s Ten Most Wanted
Please post in a prominent location. God is looking for the following individuals. If you see them, contact God immediately through prayer. 1. The man putting God's business above and other business - Matt 6:33 2. The man who worships with his wife and children - Heb 10:24-25 3. The man who thinks more of … Continue reading God’s Ten Most Wanted
What Really Matters?
There are many topics that occupy our time and conversation at the proverbial "water cooler.". I am not sure what conversations you had yesterday but some of them did not matter. Does it really matter: 1) What was on TV Monday night? 2) Who won the Superbowl in 2009? 3) Which CMT video was number … Continue reading What Really Matters?
Driving Thought 