One of my earliest blog posts was on this topic. This is not a repeat of that post, but you can read the early post here. Today's post is simply a list of why some are Falling Away from Christ and the Church. Hearts not kept pure - Prov 4:23, "Keep your heart with all … Continue reading Why Some Leave the Church.
Author: Scott McCown
Who Cares?!?
At some point in each of our lives, we ask the question or at least think, "Who cares?". Maybe we are going through a stressful time or we are facing seeming insurmountable difficulties at work. I suppose we ask that question when we or a loved one struggles with health issues. When I talk with … Continue reading Who Cares?!?
Preaching / Ministry
Not too long ago (ahem!) when I was an undergraduate student at Faulkner University the standard book on church growth was Brother Ira North's book - Balance. That one word infiltrated much of our training. Balance in Ministry, Balance in Life, etc. We learned about balance. One area where our instructors and professors stressed balance … Continue reading Preaching / Ministry
Rain
Thank you Father for the much needed rain that fell last night and the threat of rain throughout the week. Your blessings fill our lives, may we alway be grateful to You. Amen.
How did you mean that?
Sometimes, someone will say something that has more than one meaning and may have more than one effect. I am not necessarily talking about politics, but many politicians seems to be masters of "double speak." I have in mind what we say to others and the meaning behind our words. Yesterday afternoon, after the Junior … Continue reading How did you mean that?
Good Morning, Father
Good morning, Father. Today is another beautiful day to live, to work, and to serve. Today may I go about doing Your will. Help me to see not only the beauty of this day, but the beauty in the lives and hearts of the people around me. When I look into their eyes, may I … Continue reading Good Morning, Father
Good or Bad?
Not long ago I taught a series of lessons from questions people asked. One of those questions was, "How can I tell the difference between right and wrong?" Current society makes this a very pertinent inquiry. From television and movies to books, radio, news, and the internet we receive mixed messages that cloud our vision and our … Continue reading Good or Bad?
Sunday’s Coming
When I hear or say that phrase, "It's Friday . . . Sunday's coming;" hope grows stronger in me. When I face hardship, pressure, or stress in this life, I remember -- "It's Friday . . . Sunday's Coming." "Sunday" has at least two meanings to me: 1) On Sunday I will be with my … Continue reading Sunday’s Coming
To the Rescue
This morning like many of you I am listening and watching as the miners from the Chile begin to emerge from the mine. As I write the 11th miner just emerged from the small rescue shaft. Living in a coal mining community this disaster and rescue operation rings close to home. Our private and community … Continue reading To the Rescue
What Does God Look Like?
The psalmist records: "Praise the LORD, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love (merciful kindness - nkjv) toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD!" (Psa 117:1-2 ESV) In this short psalm we find nine (9) descriptions of God. God is worthy of Praise God … Continue reading What Does God Look Like?
