No serious blog today - It snowed in Alabama!
Author: Scott McCown
Living Lovely
The aged apostle John writes, "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his … Continue reading Living Lovely
Project 7 Days.
You may not know about Project 7 Days, but after reading this you will. Jack, Alexa, Kelsey, and Taylor along with a few of their siblings and friends are High School students in Walker County Alabama and they are the brains behind this "project." After reading their mission statement below, please note the information on … Continue reading Project 7 Days.
Focus on Heaven in 2011
Focus On Heaven In 2011 Paul writes: “. . . look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:18 ESV). Here is a short outline of how we can “Focus … Continue reading Focus on Heaven in 2011
Learning to Give
This year, Andrew and I had the opportunity to help a couple of local businesses with their award winning Christmas Parade Float. The float is a simple sleigh built onto a utility trailer rigged with lights and music. Children on the float toss candy, stuffed animals, and beads toward the crowd like most parade floats. But … Continue reading Learning to Give
Fulfilling Expectations
Jim settled down to go to sleep on the top bunk. Below him Dennis, his younger brother, chuckled over his plan. Dennis begins to yell, "Jimmy stop, that hurts, ow, quit hitting me!" Jim hears steps coming down the hall, he sits up in bed to find his dad standing over him, belt in hand. … Continue reading Fulfilling Expectations
Check it out.
This morning my writing is on another blog. My nephew, Daniel, asked me to guest write today on the topic of Conflict. You can see that article and read more on his blog at The Christian Practice. - Scott
The Name(s) of Jesus
Jesus is: The Good Shepherd - John 10:11, "I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the Sheep." As my shepherd, He guards, keeps, and protects me. I trust Him to lead me in paths of righteousness. The Son of God - Matthew 27:54, " . . . Surely He … Continue reading The Name(s) of Jesus
Vaya con Dios
This is my favorite Spanish phrase. "Vaya con Dios" - I like the way it sounds as it rolls off my tongue. "Vaya con Dios" - you even here it in contemporary songs. "Vaya con Dios" - this is my prayer for you. "Vaya con Dios" - may you always go with God! - Scott
Gotcha!
According to the researchers at the Bathroom Reader Institution. The delicacy knowns as lobster has an interesting story. The following is from Uncle John's Endlessly Engrossing Bathroom Reader, (Bathroom Readers' Press:Ashland, OR) 2009. "Lobster may taste like shellfish (crab, shrimp), but it looks like an insect. And technically, it's an arthropod - more closely related … Continue reading Gotcha!
