Last week, a friend handed me a copy of Og Mandino's book, "The Spellbinder's Gift." I read it in one three hour sitting last night. Here is the basic story. Bart is a retired talent agent who formerly represented "Motivational Speakers" who spoke at conventions and events across the US and Canada. After just over … Continue reading Book Review – The Spellbinder’s Gift
Author: Scott McCown
Friends
Sunday evening when preaching on the friendship of Jonathan and David, I used the quotes to introduce the topic of real friendship. Friendship quotes: A simple friend will stand by you when you are right, but a real friend will stand by you even when are wrong (and they disagree). A simple friend identifies himself … Continue reading Friends
Spring Time in the South-Eastern United States
From the home office in Oakman, Alabama is Thursday's Top Ten Signs of Spring. 10. It is 40 degrees Fahrenheit when you get up at 6:00 a.m. 9. It is 80 degrees by mid-afternoon. 8. Flowers are blooming everywhere. 7. Trees are turning green again as they put out new leaves. 6. Neighbors are starting their … Continue reading Spring Time in the South-Eastern United States
Kindness at BP
Because of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 many people are down on BP. Admittedly, they did create and do have a public relations problem on the corporate level. However, I saw something Tuesday that has the potential to restore hope in people. I parked at the BP station in downtown … Continue reading Kindness at BP
Lessons from Ruth
Lessons from Ruth Chronological Series – BSMc – April 10, 2011 Overview of Ruth During time of Judges, Elimelech and Naomi travel to Moab fleeing a famine. They have two sons – Mahlon and Chilion Elimelech dies living widow and two sons. Mahlon marries Ruth from Moab, Chilion marries Orpah. Mahlon and Chilion both die … Continue reading Lessons from Ruth
Parents are People Even on Sunday
Sunday morning. What thoughts come to your mind when you hear those two words? Do you think along the lines of Lionel Richie and breathe a sigh of easy? Do you think like David and say, "I was glad when they said to me, let us go to the house of the Lord." Or are … Continue reading Parents are People Even on Sunday
Ten Misplaced Loves
In Western culture we speak of love every day. We love our family, we love our house, we love McDonald's, Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell, or Subway. We love a good ball game and especially our favorite team. I saw a bumper sticker the other day that said, "I ♥ My Pastor." The Bible speaks of different focal points … Continue reading Ten Misplaced Loves
Sermon from Joshua 6
Journey through Jericho Chronological Series – BSMc April 3, 2011 Jericho: On west side of Jordan, not far from where Israel camped. A walled city – 2 walls 14ft apart connected by beams. Houses (like Rahab’s) were on those beams. The Lord’s command to Joshua (Josh 6:3-5) If Joshua and people followed God’s lead, the … Continue reading Sermon from Joshua 6
Someone is Watching
Monday morning I made my regular stop at the Oakman Post Office carrying with me a stack of bills to mail. I was a few stamps short, so I purchased 10 stamps at the counter. "That's $4.40." the postal worker said while giving me ten stamps. I handed over cash in the form of one … Continue reading Someone is Watching
Will You Pray with Me?
As a teenager I was (and still am to a degree) too quick to open my mouth. Sometimes that hurt me, but at other times such brashness paid off. The following true story is a time when . . . well, I think you will understand. A restaurant manager hired me in the spring of … Continue reading Will You Pray with Me?
Driving Thought 