Lord, Help Me © Scott McCown - January 25, 2011. Lord, help me to forgive, the wrongs that hurt me today. Lord, help me to live, to work, to walk in Your Way. Lord, help me not forget, that Your mercy forgives me. Lord, help me abet others learn how to be free. Lord, … Continue reading Lord, Help Me
Author: Scott McCown
But not for Grace!
A man awoke one morning after having a dream that disturbed him. When his wife asked what he dreamed, he related it: "I dreamed that I died but could not pass through the Pearly Gates because Peter said I had to have 1,000 points to my credit. He asked me to relate my record of … Continue reading But not for Grace!
Life is a Series of Choices.
This is the outline from Sunday's sermon from our Chronological reading this year. Our reading text covered Genesis 12 -31. I found myself amazed at the impact the choices the characters had on their lives. Enjoy: -Scott Abram Chose to Follow God. Gen 15:6, “And he believed the LORD, and he counted it to him … Continue reading Life is a Series of Choices.
Twelve Things About Me You May Not Know
If you’re going to read my blog, you need to know a little about the person who writes it. The following is a questionnaire that Trey Morgan completed about himself on his blog. I thought sharing this was a great idea – except this is about me – not him. - Scott 1. My Favorite … Continue reading Twelve Things About Me You May Not Know
A Personal Invitation
I think I am similar to everyone else in our community in that I like to be invited to something special, weddings, birthdays, graduations, and celebrations of a variety of events. I think you probably like invitations as well. Consider this your invitation. Specifically, this is your invitation to our Gospel Meeting February 4-6, 2011. … Continue reading A Personal Invitation
An Example of What?!
Pliny the Younger (A. D. 100) claimed, “Example, the surest method of instruction.” Pope John XXIII observed in 1940, “Words move, but examples draw” Daniel Boorstin stated, “Human models are more vivid and more persuasive than explicit moral commands.” As Christians these statements remind us the importance of being an example to others (1 Tim … Continue reading An Example of What?!
Dale McCaleb
I learned this evening that one of the men I to whom I owe much gratitude for teaching me and leading me to become a preacher passed away after a long battle with illness. I wrote back in March about this man in my contribution to Passing the Torch. I am including that section as … Continue reading Dale McCaleb
Real Men
Real Men – the following list is adapted from a Trey Morgan. Grilling, no matter the weather, is always the first choice of cooking for a Real Man. Under no circumstance do two Ream Men share an umbrella. Real Men can watch chick-flicks on occasion, BUT they are never to be watched without the presence … Continue reading Real Men
The Power of Love
If you are a teen of the eighties then you automatically thought of this song - I did when I wrote the title. I also started missing my "Sports" cassette -- I wore that one out! But I digress. Maybe you thought of another song that says, "The one way to peace is the power … Continue reading The Power of Love
Benefits of God
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies … Continue reading Benefits of God