I learned this evening that one of the men I to whom I owe much gratitude for teaching me and leading me to become a preacher passed away after a long battle with illness. I wrote back in March about this man in my contribution to Passing the Torch. I am including that section as … Continue reading Dale McCaleb
Author: Scott McCown
Real Men
Real Men – the following list is adapted from a Trey Morgan. Grilling, no matter the weather, is always the first choice of cooking for a Real Man. Under no circumstance do two Ream Men share an umbrella. Real Men can watch chick-flicks on occasion, BUT they are never to be watched without the presence … Continue reading Real Men
The Power of Love
If you are a teen of the eighties then you automatically thought of this song - I did when I wrote the title. I also started missing my "Sports" cassette -- I wore that one out! But I digress. Maybe you thought of another song that says, "The one way to peace is the power … Continue reading The Power of Love
Benefits of God
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies … Continue reading Benefits of God
Snow Day
No serious blog today - It snowed in Alabama!
Living Lovely
The aged apostle John writes, "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his … Continue reading Living Lovely
Project 7 Days.
You may not know about Project 7 Days, but after reading this you will. Jack, Alexa, Kelsey, and Taylor along with a few of their siblings and friends are High School students in Walker County Alabama and they are the brains behind this "project." After reading their mission statement below, please note the information on … Continue reading Project 7 Days.
Focus on Heaven in 2011
Focus On Heaven In 2011 Paul writes: “. . . look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:18 ESV). Here is a short outline of how we can “Focus … Continue reading Focus on Heaven in 2011
Learning to Give
This year, Andrew and I had the opportunity to help a couple of local businesses with their award winning Christmas Parade Float. The float is a simple sleigh built onto a utility trailer rigged with lights and music. Children on the float toss candy, stuffed animals, and beads toward the crowd like most parade floats. But … Continue reading Learning to Give
Fulfilling Expectations
Jim settled down to go to sleep on the top bunk. Below him Dennis, his younger brother, chuckled over his plan. Dennis begins to yell, "Jimmy stop, that hurts, ow, quit hitting me!" Jim hears steps coming down the hall, he sits up in bed to find his dad standing over him, belt in hand. … Continue reading Fulfilling Expectations
Driving Thought 