James 2:19, "You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe--and shudder!" The faith of demons -- Demonic faith! Do you have it? Do you want such faith? What is Demonic Faith? James says any faith that does not act on behalf of God in Christ for the good of others … Continue reading Demonic Faith
Author: Scott McCown
What I Love About the Church
Over at The Preacher's Pen, Chris Gallagher is having a bunch of talented folk write about why they love the Church. He was gracious enough to allow me to join that group and lower the talent level. I originally decided not to read everyone else’s post so that their posts would not influence me or … Continue reading What I Love About the Church
Before and After
I have friends who love to restore old cars. I would love to join them in that hobby for two simple joys. One, I love old cars, and two, I love to see what a junker can become with a little tender care. But when someone does not continue to care for that restore car … Continue reading Before and After
Top Ten Ways to Destroy Your Local Church
From the road between my house and the study at Parrish Church of Christ comes this morning's Top Ten Ways to Destroy Your Local Church. 10. Gossip about fellow Christians to other church members. 9. Talk negatively about what "they" are doing down at "the church." 8. Do not support efforts (events) with your attendance and … Continue reading Top Ten Ways to Destroy Your Local Church
Come and See!
Here is your invitation to our Fall Series with Vance Hutton September 12-15. The theme is Practical Christianity in the Modern World. If you are in or will be near the Walker County, Alabama area on any of these days, please drop in and see us. Scott Click here for a .pdf flyer: Fall Meeting 2010
Paradise in Plasticine
Yesterday evening we watched a show on BBC America called, "James May's Toy Story" The episode title was, "Paradise in Plasticine." Plasticine is modeling clay that is oil based so that it does not dry out like water based clay. James May said, "Ever since William Harbutt, a teacher, invented Plasticine in the late 19th … Continue reading Paradise in Plasticine
The Phone Call
The phone call I returned last night was not what I thought it would be. My best friend from my teen years called. We have not kept in touch because of distance, but we manage to catch up with each other once a year or so. Last night, I had missed his call so I … Continue reading The Phone Call
Why I Finally Asked Amy Out
Yesterday, I wrote to the guys about what to look for in the one you date. Today, I thought I would go back in history to the Fall of 1987 in Montgomery, Alabama on the campus of Faulkner University. I was a Junior Bible Major and had ended an 18 month relationship early in the … Continue reading Why I Finally Asked Amy Out
Who to Date?
First of all, I am married and who I date is a foregone conclusion. This is not about me. Enough disclaimers. This past weekend our young people attended the Southeastern Evangelism Conference at Decatur Hwy Church of Christ in Gardendale, Alabama. It was a really good event. There was a class for just the guys … Continue reading Who to Date?
Turning Point
This past weekend a man asked to test drive a car at a L & S Used Cars in Jasper, Alabama. He then pulled out a gun, shot the owner and another man, fled on foot through the woods. There he stole a truck in a neighborhood and drove toward Birmingham, Alabama. Jasper Police issued … Continue reading Turning Point
Driving Thought 