This map shows the locations of recent visitors to the Morning Drive. All I can say is wow! Who knew that someone writing about his thoughts as he drives from an Alabama town of 900 people to a town of 1,200 could attract the attention of people so far away.I am really not surprised; the … Continue reading Thanks for Dropping In
Author: Scott McCown
Raising Great Kids!
(At left: My son Andrew and his cousin Katy explore a drainage ditch in Grayson, KY)Paul tells parents, " . . . do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." Eph 6:4 (English Standard Version)HOW can we do this?I find a method in the … Continue reading Raising Great Kids!
Do You Love Like Jesus?
Jesus loved the Heavenly Father - Matt 22:36-37. Do you and I love the Lord with ALL of our heart, soul, and strength, or do we love Him just a little more than self?Jesus loved the Word of God - Matt 24:35. Do you and I spend as much time listening or reading God's word … Continue reading Do You Love Like Jesus?
Second Chances
The dated was January 1, 1929: The Golden Bears of University of California Berkley were playing the Yellow Jackets of Georgia Tech in the ROSE BOWL for the National Title.Roy Reigels of UC Berkley picked up a Georgia Tech fumble and began running it in for a touch down – the wrong way!Reigels own team … Continue reading Second Chances
When I Preach
Last Thursday on iPreach, I mentioned the following poem about preaching. After a search on Google, I found the entire poem, but was unable to find the author's name. If any one knows or finds out, please leave a comment and I will give credit where credit is definitely do.When I Preach(Unknown)When I preach, there … Continue reading When I Preach
George and Alice
Fellow blogger and preacher, Trey Morgan wrote earlier this week about Rules for Potlucks. His story of sweet potatoes reminded me of an event from early in my work as a minister.I was still in college at Faulkner University and traveling every weekend to work with the church in Bay Minette, Alabama. On the weekends … Continue reading George and Alice
A Football Classic and a bonus Top Ten
Hope you enjoy this classic from Andy Griffith; They Call if Football.Now that you had a mid-week chuckle; here are the top ten reasons I have decided to never attend another football game.10. The Public address system was too loud at times and not loud enough at others.9. There were teenage girls dressed inappropriately.8. The … Continue reading A Football Classic and a bonus Top Ten
Book Review: Biblical Eldership
I missed everyone yesterday. Had a full day away from my study. I make it up to you with a critical book review.Strauch, Alexander. Biblical Eldership: An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadership. rev. and exp., Colorado Springs:Lewis and Roth, 2005, 337 p. Alexander Strauch writes to correct an area of neglect and misinformation … Continue reading Book Review: Biblical Eldership
A Model of Ministry
A Model of Ministry Last Thursday, Sept 17, Adam Faughn posted a blog I authored concerning the Church and the Pulpit. There was a lot more that I wanted to say; the following model of ministry is some of the extra material I think is valid for all ministers. This model is a practical example … Continue reading A Model of Ministry
Motivation for Enthusiasm
Tuesday morning I posted a list of symptoms of apathy and mentioned that a post on motivation was soon to follow. Below are scriptures with limited comment that build up my zeal whenever I focus on them.For the wages of sin is death, (Rom 6:23). There is more to this verse, but this small quote … Continue reading Motivation for Enthusiasm
