I read this blog about Jesus's tweets during Holy Week. I began thinking about what other Bible characters might post as their updates. This is what Saul of Tarsus might write:SaulofTarsus: Held coats while others stoned that blasphemer Stephen. He was way off. Said he saw God's throne.SaulofTarsus: On way to Damascus. Plan to pull … Continue reading What Paul Tweeted
Author: Scott McCown
Surviving Tragedy
Saturday, January 23, 2010, hours after Haitian officials called off search and rescue efforts, volunteers found a survivor. Eleven days after the magnitude 7 earthquake destroyed Port-au-Prince, rescuers removed Wismond Exantus from the wreckage of the hotel where he worked. Inquired about his survival, Wismond said he lived on “Coca-Cola and tiny little things” he … Continue reading Surviving Tragedy
Jubilee!
This past month, after 5 years and 3 months, the congregation at Parrish paid off our mortgage on our mortgage. In 2001 we located and purchased 17 acres of hill, hollow, and creek on the new road between Parrish and Oakman. In 2004 we completed construction on our current building. Then in 2007 we added … Continue reading Jubilee!
Parrish Gospel Meeting / Revival
This is a TV commercial -- color screen and countdown included -- for our Gospel meeting. We will run this on two stations (Jasper TV 16 and the CW network affiliate in Birmingham (CW21).Scott
Sunday’s Sermon on Slideshare
Here is my sermon from Sunday. This is the PowerPoint. Maybe you can build a lesson from this snippet.ScottJan 17 Am Three Great WordsView more presentations from Scott McCown.
Removing Evidence
The following list claims to be actual maintenance complaints submitted by US Air Force pilots and the replies from the maintenance crews. A number of years ago, I shared this list with someone who works in USAF maintenance at Eglin AFB, and one who worked at a maintenance facility in Vietnam during the war. Both … Continue reading Removing Evidence
Book Review – The Shack
I received a copy of the book, The Shack, by William Young for Christmas. I delayed reading it until I had finished a couple of other books. I started The Shack Sunday evening and finished Tuesday night. This was a book that kept me interested. I completely enjoyed learning the theology within the book. The … Continue reading Book Review – The Shack
Marriage Builders
I found the following list or a version of it while looking for information on unity. This advice list of eight suggestions will help in marriage and any relationship.No matter how you feel be courteous.Do not interrupt each other.Value each other.Share the work load (housework, etc.) Spend time together.Work harder for each other (in your … Continue reading Marriage Builders
Building a Great Marriage
I have read a lot of blogs about marriages this week. Maybe with a new year folks are trying to focus on relationships, that is a good thing. Last year our oldest niece married and this summer our second oldest niece has a date picked (and a guy) for their wedding, so I have them … Continue reading Building a Great Marriage
Distractions
I am easily distracted by noises, movement, and other things that happen aroun . . . sorry a Cardinal flew by my window, where was I . . . oh yeah, distractions. I can be reading a good book, watching a game or TV show, talking on the phone, studying, or in a conversation with … Continue reading Distractions
