I took a break from blogging while on vacation. I will get back to writing on Monday. Everyone in the US have a great Father's Day on Sunday.
Author: Scott McCown
Growth Formula
There are a number of reasons why I love the church family that assembles in Parrish. These reasons include, but are not limited to: 1) a great family atmosphere, 2) really good singing, 3) we are very friendly, 4) we seem to possess a willingness to help others, 5) we love the Lord. I will … Continue reading Growth Formula
Your Lot in Life
One the memorable lines from the movie Bug's Life, " . . . that's our lot in life. It's not a lot, but it's our life." Sometimes life seems to turn against us. Consider the life of Charles. Charles was a young man working in a shoe factory, when an industrial accident removed a finger from his … Continue reading Your Lot in Life
The Living Kind
Last night in preparation for Memorial Day, we watched one of my favorite older movies, "Sergeant York." The inspiration for the film is the life and diary of World War I Medal of Honor recipient, Alvin York of Tennessee. Young Alvin lived a hard life that lead to hard drinking and a mean streak, despite … Continue reading The Living Kind
Shower the People
Last night Amy and I had a great night out. Sometime in February I purchased concert tickets. After a year of snow, tornadoes, and Amy moving to a new school building this week, we needed a night out. After a dinner at Olive Garden, a walk around a store or two, we made our way … Continue reading Shower the People
What Is Your First Thought?
Take a look at the picture below and give me your first thoughts. My initial reaction was how Satan tries to dress sin up as something beautiful, yet when we fall for his deception we find that enslavement to sin really stinks. For the record. I took this picture of the septic service that came … Continue reading What Is Your First Thought?
Blogless
This morning started out with internet issues at the study -- thank AT&T. That meant no MORNING Drive. I will post an article tomorrow that about a septic truck I saw in Florida this weekend. I recorded our weekly TV programs for the first time in two weeks. The storm affected the station and my … Continue reading Blogless
Make Marriage Matter
I do not know when it began. I do not really know why. But somehow something happened and I think we need to take a second look at what is going on. This morning on the the DJ's on the radio discussed a video of an engagement. A would be groom produced a movie trailer … Continue reading Make Marriage Matter
74 Years Together
This past September 2010, Milford and Bessie Minor celebrated 74 years of marriage. A couple of years ago she had this advice, "Tell young couples to stay married. Married love gets sweeter every year." This past December, Milford passed away and this morning their son, Roger called to tell me that Bessie passed away. He … Continue reading 74 Years Together
Shouts of Joy
This is the outline I preached from yesterday (May 15, 2011). We are currently reading in 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, and Psalms in our chronological study. This sermon seemed to have an impact (there were many comments to me about it and there was one response for prayers that they would focus more on God's … Continue reading Shouts of Joy
Driving Thought 