This summer our son, Andrew, turns 13. This seems to be a turning point year for him. He is learning to play guitar, he played Jr High Basketball, and is currently working out for football. In the past he participated in quiz bowl events in Elementary and earned a 1st Degree Level 3 BlackBelt in … Continue reading Top Ten Signs a Teenage Male is in Your House
Author: Scott McCown
Song Leader Suggestions
This Tuesday we continued our mid-week series on singing and learning more about music in worship. David Courington continues to do a great job in his presentation. Here are some suggestions he gave for song leaders to which I give a hearty - AMEN!Remember the three keys to success - Practice, Practice, and Practice.Speak loudly, … Continue reading Song Leader Suggestions
Encouraging Comedy
A great piece of comedy from someone unique. Listen to his perspective at the end.Scott
Top Ten Ideas to Help Destroy the Local Church
The home office is feeling quite sarcastic this morning and provides us the following top ten list: Top Ten Ideas to Help Destroy the Local Church. 10. Be irregular or at least habitually tardy in attendance at Bible Classes, worship, and other activities.9. Talk critically about church leaders in public, around other members, and to … Continue reading Top Ten Ideas to Help Destroy the Local Church
I Quit!
I quit! I have had enough! I'm tired! I'm worn out! I'm frustrated! I cannot take anymore! I am resigning today!I am quitting, you cannot change my mind! Do NOT try to talk me out of it. I refuse to second guess my decision to quit! My mind is made up, my decision is final!Honestly, … Continue reading I Quit!
Singing Lessons
Last night, David Courington began a month-long series of lessons that our leaders hope will help our congregation to better sing with understanding and with the Spirit. Here are some important lessons I think every congregation of God's people need to hear.1. Singing can improve with 1) Good Coaching, 2) Good Examples, and 3) the … Continue reading Singing Lessons
Morning Vocabulary Lesson
I read a new word last night. Well the word is not new, and not necessarily new to me, but one that I do not read or hear often. This wonderful word applies to some great concepts. The way the book I was reading used this word, it applied more to me the first ten … Continue reading Morning Vocabulary Lesson
Excuses, Excuses, You Hear Them Every Day
The title is a line from an old song, I think the Kingsmen did the original version. There is truth in those lyrics, people supply excuses for many missed opportunities and appointments. Here are a few favorites (typos are in the originals):Please excuse Johnny for being, it was his father's fault.Kimmy is under Doctor's orders … Continue reading Excuses, Excuses, You Hear Them Every Day
You’re Invited
I think I am similar to everyone else in our community in that I like to be invited to something special, weddings, birthdays, graduations, and celebrations of a variety of events. I think you probably like invitations as well.Consider this your invitation. Specifically, this is your invitation to our Series of Lessons on the Family, … Continue reading You’re Invited
Three Year Old Saves Grandma
Children are amazing. Watch the following video and read the comments below:9-1-1 Call VideoWhat can we say? This child listen to what his parents taught him, and was cool under pressure. Verbal reports state that he even locked the dog in a room before he unlocked the door for the paramedics to come in. He … Continue reading Three Year Old Saves Grandma
