Sometimes, someone will say something that has more than one meaning and may have more than one effect. I am not necessarily talking about politics, but many politicians seems to be masters of "double speak." I have in mind what we say to others and the meaning behind our words. Yesterday afternoon, after the Junior … Continue reading How did you mean that?
Author: Scott McCown
Good Morning, Father
Good morning, Father. Today is another beautiful day to live, to work, and to serve. Today may I go about doing Your will. Help me to see not only the beauty of this day, but the beauty in the lives and hearts of the people around me. When I look into their eyes, may I … Continue reading Good Morning, Father
Good or Bad?
Not long ago I taught a series of lessons from questions people asked. One of those questions was, "How can I tell the difference between right and wrong?" Current society makes this a very pertinent inquiry. From television and movies to books, radio, news, and the internet we receive mixed messages that cloud our vision and our … Continue reading Good or Bad?
Sunday’s Coming
When I hear or say that phrase, "It's Friday . . . Sunday's coming;" hope grows stronger in me. When I face hardship, pressure, or stress in this life, I remember -- "It's Friday . . . Sunday's Coming." "Sunday" has at least two meanings to me: 1) On Sunday I will be with my … Continue reading Sunday’s Coming
To the Rescue
This morning like many of you I am listening and watching as the miners from the Chile begin to emerge from the mine. As I write the 11th miner just emerged from the small rescue shaft. Living in a coal mining community this disaster and rescue operation rings close to home. Our private and community … Continue reading To the Rescue
What Does God Look Like?
The psalmist records: "Praise the LORD, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love (merciful kindness - nkjv) toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD!" (Psa 117:1-2 ESV) In this short psalm we find nine (9) descriptions of God. God is worthy of Praise God … Continue reading What Does God Look Like?
Remodeling
The house we live in and on which we have a mortgage will be 100 years old in late 2011. A house that age requires some TLC. Since we bought the house in 2002 we re-carpeted downstairs, put hardwood floors in the entry-way and back hall, painted a couple of rooms upstairs and couple more … Continue reading Remodeling
It Was Pretend – or Was It?
The Summers of 1979-83(?), a number of congregations in the Pensacola area helped sponsor the Annual Southeastern Soul Saving Workshop on the campus of the University of West Florida. Part of the workshop was specifically for teens held at Gateway Church of Christ. 300 - 400 teens would listen to speakers like "Cool Joe" Beam, … Continue reading It Was Pretend – or Was It?
Missing
Something reminded me of him today. A couple of things actually. First, I am taking a winter coat that belonged to him to the cleaners today and then I saw his favorite soft drink - Diet Rite Pure Zero. I do not think he would mind if I told you what I know of his … Continue reading Missing
In the World or Of the World
This is the outline I used for the sermon on Sunday, September 26, 2010. There were very favorable comments. The goal was to get us thinking about our relationship with the world and to challenge our adults and teens to live pure lives. - Scott We live IN the world but we are not OF … Continue reading In the World or Of the World
Driving Thought 