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!
Author: Scott McCown
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?
Top Ten of 400 posts
This post is number 400 on the Morning Drive. My first blog was Blogger Newbie on February 25, 2009. 399 posts and over 14,000 views later I want to share the ones you visited the most: Here are the Top Ten Most Viewed Morning Drive Posts: 10. Make Marriage Matter with 120 views 9. Project 7 … Continue reading Top Ten of 400 posts
Ten Rules for My Life
Here are some basic rules that I have to govern my life. 10. I try to never say anything without someone present that would embarrass me to say in his presence. 9. I refuse to react in defense to personal critics. Friends do not need to hear the defense and enemies would not believe it. … Continue reading Ten Rules for My Life
Riots, Looting, Civil Unrest
The story from the United Kingdom, specifically London, England and areas north that is circulating all over the world is not about Pippin or Prince William and Princess Kate. The news is now about riots, looting, and general civil unrest. There is disagreement on what these events are all about. Some suggest a police shooting … Continue reading Riots, Looting, Civil Unrest
The Gospel According to Isaiah
What follows is the outline I preached from yesterday morning. This message seemed to be received well. Use as you wish. - Scott The Gospel According to Isaiah? Background Isaiah called the “Little Bible” Bible 66 books; Isaiah divided into 66 chapters Bible 39 OT / 27 NT; Isaiah 39 Assyrian period; 27 Babylonian Bible … Continue reading The Gospel According to Isaiah
Driving Thought 