Maybe you can help me understand. I find difficulty with the recent announcement by Al and Tipper Gore that they are separating after 40 years of marriage. Maybe I find this difficult because my paternal grandparents were married nearly 50 years when my grandfather passed away. Maybe I find this difficult because my maternal grandparents … Continue reading After 40 Years?!
Author: Scott McCown
Why I am a Minster
People I meet often ask me a question similar to the following, “Why did you choose to be a minister?” or more commonly, “How did God call you to ministry?” I do not usually introduce myself as a preacher or minister, but allow people the opportunity to ask what I do. I am regularly amused … Continue reading Why I am a Minster
Our Summer Series
Freed to be Free
Here is the Slideshare version of my PowerPoint for last Sunday. I pray you can get some use out of it. Scott
Why Did He Allow That?
This morning as I review material for tonight's Bible Class on the Agony and Glory of the Cross, I am again cut deep to the heart as I realize the immense suffering Jesus, the Christ, our Savior went through to provide that salvation. I spent time looking at the typical nature of a Roman scourging and I … Continue reading Why Did He Allow That?
What the Nuns Did
I heard on the radio this morning as I drove to my study about a group of Nun's who found an interesting way to raise money for the Catholic Church and their Convent. Their Convent is located near a natural mineral spring and this became the inspiration for their work. for $150 you can visit … Continue reading What the Nuns Did
What is Ministry?
Here is my second offering on the subject of ministry. Again, comments and suggestions are welcome, encouraged even. We ask: What is Ministry? With last week's working definition of a minister in hand, the next logical step is to define the role a minister plays. This chapter solidifies our model of ministry that develops from … Continue reading What is Ministry?
Take Warnings Seriously
Thanks to Joe Slater for reminding me of this following historic event: Thirty years ago Tuesday (May 18, 1980), Harry Truman died. Now, you might realize that President Truman has died in 1972. But I'm not talking about Harry S. Truman, the president, but Harry R. Truman, the stubborn old resident who refused to leave his lodge … Continue reading Take Warnings Seriously
Anticipation
The phenomenon actually began weeks if not months ago. Students and teachers alike began counting the days until Summer Break. This morning, I asked Andrew (age 12 / grade 7th) what he was looking forward to about school being out for the summer. He had a number of answers, but two stood out. I won't have to … Continue reading Anticipation
Back to the Basics
This is the Slideshare version of the PowerPoint for Sunday, May 16 AM. Folks seemed to receive this sermon well. It is a simple challenge to return to the basics. The fuller outline is below the Slideshare. Back to the Basics Parrish Church of Christ: BSMc – 05.16.10 Jr / Sr high Spring Football – … Continue reading Back to the Basics
Driving Thought 