Just this past week, Amy and I both read Dr. Gary Chapman's book, The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts. Many people are recommending this book, and now I understand why. In our 22 years of marriage (08.12.1989 to the present) some of our friends' marriages struggled to live in love and … Continue reading Have You Told Them You Love Them?
Author: Scott McCown
Creating Ownership in the Church
One of the reasons churches do not grow or worse, die of attrition is that there is a sense of "they" and not a sense of "we" or "us.". As in, "they are having a revival down at the church," instead of "we are having a revival at church.". The difference is more than the … Continue reading Creating Ownership in the Church
Attacks Against Our Homes
Yesterday evening (Tuesday) we had the next to last of our mid-week Summer Series at Parrish Church of Christ. Chuck Webster, from Hoover, spoke with us about the things that attack our families. His message was just what the leaders here hoped it would be. What follows are his points: 1. ME. I am the … Continue reading Attacks Against Our Homes
Families and Technology
One of the online Preacher Groups I am a member of is currently in a discussion about Facebook and other social media and their impact on the Family. I recently spoke at Roebuck Parkway Church of Christ in Birmingham, Alabama on the assigned topic of The Family That Connects Through Technology. The PowerPoint (SlideShare) presentation … Continue reading Families and Technology
Fourteen Years Ago Today
Do you know where you were and what you were doing, July 25, 1997? Like the day the Challenger Exploded or the day the Twin Towers fell. This is a day I will remember. It seems only yesterday to me. I stood there, watching those around me. I bowed in prayer over the events unfolding … Continue reading Fourteen Years Ago Today
Staying Safe
Last night as Amy, Andrew, and I were headed home from our mid-week services, I noticed blue, red, and yellow lights crowded in the intersection 1/2 mile behind me. Since services had let out, Amy and I both thought we should turn around and check out the scene to see if it was someone from … Continue reading Staying Safe
The Power of Thanks
When is the last time someone sincerely told you thanks? Maybe they told you in person, or maybe the sent a note or card in the mail; whatever method they chose, you felt blessed. When was the last time you told someone thank you? You know how receiving thanks makes you feel, have you blessed … Continue reading The Power of Thanks
Road Trip
Yesterday, July 13, 2011 will go down in my person history book. I had a great road trip with Andrew (my soon to be 14 year old). We were not able to go with the youth group to Six Flags Over Georgia this year - our schedule would not allow it. We made alternate plans … Continue reading Road Trip
The Ministry of Parenthood
The Ministry of Parenthood There are a number of texts to speak about the role of parents, specifically fathers. We could consider the following: Eph 6:4, Col 3:21, Ps 127:3 Then there are general verses about every Christian being a minister (servant): 1 Pet 4:10-11 Parenthood is such a ministry. We must give parents: Time to be good parents. Training to be good … Continue reading The Ministry of Parenthood
What’s in a Name?
Yesterday evening I spoke at the Church of Christ in Vernon, Alabama. Vernon is about 50 miles from my home in Oakman. On the journey, I saw beautiful pastures, small farms, horses, cattle, and deer. I also drove by historic homes and a couple of early 1900's school-houses. I passed through Corona, Berry, Mt Vernon, Crossville, … Continue reading What’s in a Name?
Driving Thought 