The phone call I returned last night was not what I thought it would be. My best friend from my teen years called. We have not kept in touch because of distance, but we manage to catch up with each other once a year or so. Last night, I had missed his call so I … Continue reading The Phone Call
Author: Scott McCown
Why I Finally Asked Amy Out
Yesterday, I wrote to the guys about what to look for in the one you date. Today, I thought I would go back in history to the Fall of 1987 in Montgomery, Alabama on the campus of Faulkner University. I was a Junior Bible Major and had ended an 18 month relationship early in the … Continue reading Why I Finally Asked Amy Out
Who to Date?
First of all, I am married and who I date is a foregone conclusion. This is not about me. Enough disclaimers. This past weekend our young people attended the Southeastern Evangelism Conference at Decatur Hwy Church of Christ in Gardendale, Alabama. It was a really good event. There was a class for just the guys … Continue reading Who to Date?
Turning Point
This past weekend a man asked to test drive a car at a L & S Used Cars in Jasper, Alabama. He then pulled out a gun, shot the owner and another man, fled on foot through the woods. There he stole a truck in a neighborhood and drove toward Birmingham, Alabama. Jasper Police issued … Continue reading Turning Point
Catch Me When I Fall
catch me when i fall © Scott McCown - August 16, 2010 catch me when i fall be there when i stand tall be the friend closer than a brother as you and i encourage one another in CHRIST we are spiritual siblings so catch me when i fail the KING of kings
Ten Reasons I Love My Wife
There are more than 10 reasons, but these are the ten I want to share today as Amy and I celebrate 21 years of marriage. I admit openly, that she means more to me than my words could ever express. 10. Amy is a good listener. I still recall that first date when we went to … Continue reading Ten Reasons I Love My Wife
Oh, How the Father Loves His Children
This print hangs on the wall in my study. When I look at the print, my eyes focus on the center of the scene where the father walks hand in hand with a young boy. I do not know what Washington Irving had in mind with this part of the scene, but I am … Continue reading Oh, How the Father Loves His Children
All About Jesus
Tonight we conclude our summer series at Parrish Church of Christ. This may go down as one of my favorite topics. Every speaker rose to the challenge of delivering a great message on Jesus. Although we asked them to speak on a certain topic or event from the life of the Savior, they had the … Continue reading All About Jesus
How to Have a Happy Marriage
This is the outline I preached from yesterday morning. I traditionally preach a sermon on marriage sometime around the 12th of August which is our wedding anniversary (this Aug 12 Amy and I will celebrate 21 years of marriage). Here are some things I learned through the years. - Scott How to Have a Happy … Continue reading How to Have a Happy Marriage
A Family Summer
After reading what my niece, Melissa, wrote here, I began thinking about this summer again. It was quite a summer for my family. The summer began with the anticipation of two events: 1) My parent's (Brian and Anna McCown) 5oth Wedding Anniversary. 2) Melissa's (my niece) wedding to Marcus Harrell. The first event was in … Continue reading A Family Summer
