Hugh Down's once said, "A good marriage is supposed to be a 'happy' marriage, but I have always thought that happy is a slightly misleading word. Some people think that happiness implies only good things without any bad. That's true, of course, but happiness can imply more than just good things. There is a … Continue reading Happiness & Marriage
Author: Scott McCown
All My Love
Thanks for being a reader. Thanks for taking the time to find and read what I write. I want to take my time this morning and a moment of your time today to simply remind us of love. Today is Valentines' Day when people all over the world take a moment to say, "I love … Continue reading All My Love
A Snow Blog
Today marks the fourth snow / winter precipitation event for this part of Alabama this year. This is unusual for our part of the US, but we are enjoying it. Here are some pictures from last nights snow. God's creation is beautiful! - Scott
What We Should Give Our Children
The Psalmist reminds us that "Children are an heritage from the Lord . . ." (Ps 127:3). God blesses us with children and give us the responsibility to raise them up to be His good stewards (cf. Eph 6:4). Here are some ideas on what we can give our children to help them on their way: A … Continue reading What We Should Give Our Children
Loopholes?!?
I once heard that as W.C. Fields approached the end of his life, a friend saw him reading the Bible. When his friend inquired as to why he was reading the Bible, Mr. Fields replied, "I am looking for loopholes." The religious leaders of Jesus' day knew the words of their canon. They knew what … Continue reading Loopholes?!?
Old, Corny, but Poignant
There is an old joke that I first heard as a young teenager. The presenter asked the question, "What do mules and Christians have in common?" (pause for effect) . . . . "Long faces." At first that joke is funny, but then very poignant. Why do Christians have long faces? Why do so many … Continue reading Old, Corny, but Poignant
Why Do You Assemble with the Church?
a.k.a. - Why do you go to church? I suppose there are a myriad of reasons why people assemble with the people of God. Some attend because their family expects them to be there. Some because friends expect them there. Some attend out of guilt or shame. Some attend because they want to be with … Continue reading Why Do You Assemble with the Church?
One More Night
In our evening Bible reading at home last night we read this exchange between Pharaoh and Moses, "Then Pharaoh called Moses and Aaron and said, "Plead with the LORD to take away the frogs from me and from my people, and I will let the people go to sacrifice to the LORD." Moses said to … Continue reading One More Night
Two Doors Down
I left the radio off while I drove to my study this morning. This gave me a few moments of quiet to reflect. But wouldn't you know it, an old song that I do not even like was running through my head. "Two doors down they're laughing and singing and having a party . . … Continue reading Two Doors Down
Joseph’s detractors
Not Just About Joseph from the Chronological Series – 2011 - Scott McCown Intro: Not your typical lesson on the life of Joseph. Took time to look at the characters around Joseph. The Danger of Jealousy Gen 37:4, 18-24, 28 Is there Jealousy among Christians? – Not always about things. – Put the efforts of others … Continue reading Joseph’s detractors
