What follows is a list of common expectations that describe "The Perfect Preacher." Lists like this one circulate around and are funny only because they touch a nerve. The perfect preacher preaches exactly 10 minutes. He condemns sin roundly but never hurts anyone's feelings. He works from 8 AM until midnight and is also the church janitor. He … Continue reading What Do You Expect?
Author: Scott McCown
Finish this Thought . . .
I am asking you the reader to complete this post today. I will begin with a couple of thoughts and leave the floor open for you to interject your thoughts. Here we go . . .God is . . . .Love,Light,Good . . .Keep this going.Scott
The Original Undercover Boss
On Sunday evenings, when we get home in time, we watch a new "reality" show on CBS - Undercover Boss. The premise of this show is simple: A CEO of a major company such as Waste Management, 7-11, or White Castle sheds his suit and tie, dons a "blue collar," and then goes to work … Continue reading The Original Undercover Boss
Milford and Bessie Minor: Heroes of Marriage
This blog is edited from the Fall/Winter '08 Our Families Magazine published by Faulkner University Cloverdale Center for Family Strengths. The Minors are members where we attend and I serve as minister. I asked them around the time of their 73rd anniversary what they would say to couples just beginning their marriage. Sister Bessie smiled and … Continue reading Milford and Bessie Minor: Heroes of Marriage
The Man I Desire To Be
Four years ago, as I was completing a Masters' Degree in Ministry, our instructor (Paul Tarrence) assigned us at simple project. That project was to reflect on the Man we Desired to be. I wrote this list then and occasionally pull it out to look at it, today was one of those days. I reflected … Continue reading The Man I Desire To Be
Ten Religious Books That Influenced Me
Yesterday (Monday) I wrote two posts. The second one was my "Passing the Torch" article. Go back and read that if you missed it and be sure to read the other articles I linked to. The first post yesterday concerned ten books that are among my favorite non-religious books. Today, I am sharing a list … Continue reading Ten Religious Books That Influenced Me
Passing the Torch
Monday I read more than a few blogs concerning preachers whose influence is ongoing:Chris writes about Dowel Flatt.While Brian writes about Mike Tanaro.Paul writes about her Dad.Lisa writes about her Dad too.And John writes about Richard Travis and others.Today, I join the effort in Passing the Torch.There are a lot of preachers in my life. … Continue reading Passing the Torch
My Ten Favorite Non-Religious Books to Read
This morning I thought I would give you a reading list. I like to read. I read fiction, non-fiction, and religious books. I enjoyed Harry Potter and the Lemony Snickett series and a few other pre-teen and teen books, but I also read on my level. Here are ten books (both fiction and non-ficiton) I … Continue reading My Ten Favorite Non-Religious Books to Read
Happy Anniversary
As of yesterday, Feb 25, 2010 this blog is one year old. Looking back I think this has been a good year. I entered the world of blogging after reading:http://thetractorcab.wordpress.com/http://www.treymorgan.net/http://www.dalejenkins.com/Dale_Jenkins/Welcome.htmlhttp://preachersstudyblog.com/andhttp://www.faughnfamily.com/So a special thanks to Tykerman1, Trey, Dale, Bruno, and Adam for introducing me to the power of blogging.I hope my thoughts have been useful, occasionally … Continue reading Happy Anniversary
How to Help Your Church Family Grow
Where you worship is probably similar to Parrish, where we attend and where I preach. We are a good group of people. We are active in our faith and are decent folk. But like you, we can be better. I put some thought to this idea of congregational self-improvement and I have a few suggestions … Continue reading How to Help Your Church Family Grow
Driving Thought 