The house we live in and on which we have a mortgage will be 100 years old in late 2011. A house that age requires some TLC. Since we bought the house in 2002 we re-carpeted downstairs, put hardwood floors in the entry-way and back hall, painted a couple of rooms upstairs and couple more … Continue reading Remodeling
Author: Scott McCown
It Was Pretend – or Was It?
The Summers of 1979-83(?), a number of congregations in the Pensacola area helped sponsor the Annual Southeastern Soul Saving Workshop on the campus of the University of West Florida. Part of the workshop was specifically for teens held at Gateway Church of Christ. 300 - 400 teens would listen to speakers like "Cool Joe" Beam, … Continue reading It Was Pretend – or Was It?
Missing
Something reminded me of him today. A couple of things actually. First, I am taking a winter coat that belonged to him to the cleaners today and then I saw his favorite soft drink - Diet Rite Pure Zero. I do not think he would mind if I told you what I know of his … Continue reading Missing
In the World or Of the World
This is the outline I used for the sermon on Sunday, September 26, 2010. There were very favorable comments. The goal was to get us thinking about our relationship with the world and to challenge our adults and teens to live pure lives. - Scott We live IN the world but we are not OF … Continue reading In the World or Of the World
Evangelism God’s Way
Evangelism God's Way: Acts 8:26ff Seven (7) step plan of Evangelism 1. Be Open to Direction: Philip went where God directed him. We may not have the direct operation of the Holy Spirit guiding and speaking to us telling exactly where to go, but we are a very mobile society. We are always on the … Continue reading Evangelism God’s Way
The Mission of God
On A Mission: the Mission of God Original – based on C Wright - BSMc When We Hear the Word “Mission” Missionaries Travel overseas Do we think of mission as plan of action? Do we think of our mission or God’s? Jn 6:38 God’s Mission In Creation – Gen 1:1-2 In Redemption – Eph 3:9-12 … Continue reading The Mission of God
Prayer Request
Take a good look around you. Walk slowly through your town. What you see may astound you, The experience may bring you down. ♥ Families fracture and fail, Young couples face great fears, Life is meager and frail. These thoughts bring me to tears. ♥ When you look through the eyes of the Lord, Compassion … Continue reading Prayer Request
Notes from the leaf of my Bible
I take notes in my Bible, I write in the margin, I draw lines between words within a text, I write at the top and bottom of the page to reference me to other related texts, and I also use those blank pages in the back of my Bible to write lists or outlines. This … Continue reading Notes from the leaf of my Bible
What We Can Know
There are many things I do not know. There are many topics I lack enough knowledge about to comfortably join in when those topics are in conversation. Regretfully, I sometimes speak and show my ignorance. But there are some things I know and some things I think we can all know. Here are four: 1. As children … Continue reading What We Can Know
Top Ten Things to Think About Daily
Last evening, at our assembly, Vance Hutton shared a message entitled "Things to Remember." I wrote this list in the back leaf of my Bible so would always have it with me. So in true TOP TEN fashion, "From the study in Double Springs Alabama, via Parrish, Alabama here is today's Top Ten Things to … Continue reading Top Ten Things to Think About Daily
