Tragedies come. They come in the form of accidents. They come in the form of violence. Tragedies come. The come in the form of hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and tornadoes. Tragedies have power. Their power of disruption, death, and destruction comes as no surprise. Tragedies have a surprising power. The surprising power of tragedies are their ability … Continue reading The Power of Tragedy
Author: Scott McCown
Tornado Relief
This is what we are trying to do to help the victims and communities impacted by last weeks tornadoes. Currently over 250 people lost their lives and countless others received medical attention and many more lost homes. You can help: Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. we will be meeting at the Parrish church of Christ building to … Continue reading Tornado Relief
A Royal Wedding
As an estimated 2,000,000,000 people plan to watch the wedding of William and Catherine this Friday I thought of another wedding one that is still in the planning stages as it has been for quite sometime. One reporter had a glimpse of this wedding and gives the following details of the bride and Groom: Rev … Continue reading A Royal Wedding
What Children Say!
They were walking through the store where Rick works. As mom was looking at different items, her son found a permanent marker in her purse and began writing on his hand. When mom noticed, when exclaimed, "We are going to grandma's. She is going to kill us when she sees that on your hand!" The … Continue reading What Children Say!
Earth Day Revisted
This is a revision of an article I posted in April 2009. April 22, 1970 was the first Earth Day celebration in modern history and 31 years later we are still here. For Earth Day in 2009 I helped (really watched) my wife bake a single layer 18 inch round cake and decorate it to … Continue reading Earth Day Revisted
The Abridged Gospel
Jonah’s message was a short eight words in English, “Yet forty days and Ninevah will be overthrown.” Wouldn’t it be nice to carry a short message from God? Most of us can remember eight (8) words (“Hey diddle, diddle the cat and the fiddle.”) In his recording of the life of Jesus as the Christ … Continue reading The Abridged Gospel
Book Review – The Spellbinder’s Gift
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
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
