If you are alive, you have the experience of someone lying to you, or more than likely, if you were a child you told one or more lies to someone. To the reader who just mumbled, I never lie, well you just did. Lies are dangerous; Lies inhibit growth and prevent progress. The worst (most … Continue reading Ten Common Lies
Author: Scott McCown
Our WeekEnd Bible School
This is showing up on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. This is your video invitation for our VBS July 8-10. - Scott http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d60J3mViXMM
Would You Choose Hell?
No matter what someone says to your or where they tell you to go; NO man can send you to Hell. Filp Wilson claimed "the devil made me do it." Dana Carvey as the Church Lady would surmise, "Could it be . . . Satan?" But in reality hell is your choice. My mom reminded us … Continue reading Would You Choose Hell?
God’s Steadfast Love
Psalm 136 repeats the following phrase 26 times in 26 verses: ". . . for His steadfast love endures forever." The KJV translates the phrase as "For His mercy endures forever." When reading this psalm one cannot help but walk away knowing that God cares and that that care (mercy - steadfast love) endures. There … Continue reading God’s Steadfast Love
Ten Family Things to Do in Orlando
Recently, Melanie (my niece) graduated high school. Her idea for a graduation party was a family trip to Orlando. Eight members of our family were able to attend. This group ranged in age from 13 to 73. While there we were able to visit all four Disney parks (Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and … Continue reading Ten Family Things to Do in Orlando
Back in Town
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.
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
Driving Thought 