Trey Morgan lists gifts for wives and then a separate list of gifts for husbands. Both lists are worth reading and giving. I thought I would add to his lists four unisex gift ideas for all the people in your life. Respect: This to me is the thrust of Jesus' statement in what we call the golden … Continue reading Four Gifts That Keep on Giving
Author: Scott McCown
An Extra Sermon
An EXTRA Sermon 11.21.10 / Original – BSMc Centerplate Concessions: E – Everyone receives a greeting. X – Cross paths with guests (ask what they need). T – Take time with customers. R – Remember to suggest items. A – Always say. “Thank you.” Fist Application to Parrish Church of Christ E – Every visitor … Continue reading An Extra Sermon
Brouha-Humbug!
Do not let the title mislead you. I am a BIG fan of this time of year. I love the festivities. I love the family gatherings, the gathering of friends, exchanging gifts, decorating the house, and singing “fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.” Yet, I must admit that I get discouraged. The holiday season that spans from late November … Continue reading Brouha-Humbug!
A Big Thank You
I am planning to take this week off from blogging. Things get busy for all of us around the holidays and we are no different. We are planning to use this week to put the finishing touches on our kitchen project -- that is going to take up a lot of my writing time. But … Continue reading A Big Thank You
Outline John 1:1-14
Our Bible Bowl teams (Youth and Adult) are studying John's account of the Gospel this year. I thought I would share some outlines from some studies in John. Click on the Title below for a *.pdf of the outline. - Scott An Abridged Gospel - Scott McCown Jonah cried out, “Yet forty days and Nineveh … Continue reading Outline John 1:1-14
Customer Satisfaction
Like many others, I held a part time job during high school. I had the privilege of working in the restaurant industry as a busboy, cook, and butcher at the Western Steer Family Steakhouse on Mobile Highway in Pensacola, Florida. (That location closed in the mid-'90's.) In my two years at The Steer … Continue reading Customer Satisfaction
Blessings
Blessed are Those who Read, Hear, and Keep God’s Word Rev 1:3; 22:7 (specific to the book of Revelation) Are you reading, hearing, and keeping God's word? Blessed are Those Who Are God’s Children Rev 20:6 – Share in first resurrection Rev 22:14 – Wash their robes Are you washed in the blood of Christ? … Continue reading Blessings
Today
Today is the day of decision. Now is the time to choose. There may be a tomorrow. But why wait and chance to lose? What you decide this moment. Will impact the rest of your days. Focus on what is eternal. God is the one you should praise. Many think too much of … Continue reading Today
Parable of the Mountain Lion
A mountain lion began his day thinking about what he would eat. As he prowled the mountainside looking for prey, he heard a rustling noise and soon began following the scent of a deer. His mouth watered, his heart-rate increased as he began contemplating the chase and the kill. Soon the scent of the deer mixed with another scent, … Continue reading Parable of the Mountain Lion
How to Stay Faithful
Yesterday's post dealt with the reasons an individual might become unfaithful to God and the Church. I may post later the Church's role in pushing people away or keeping them near, but that is a later post. Today, as promised, I want to offer a few ways you and I can keep ourselves faithful to God. 1. … Continue reading How to Stay Faithful
