In less that two months, citizens of the United States will cast their ballots to elect our President and other officials for the next two to four years (depending upon the office). This is both a right and a privilege associated with citizenship in the United States. I am not writing to tell you for … Continue reading Christians and Politics
Author: Scott McCown
What Pride Will Do
Once he started breathing again, he was embarrassed. He could not admit it then or let anyone know. "Pull yourself together," he thought. "Don't let them see how much you are hurting. Be tough! Shake it off, get back on your bike like it was nothing." In a time long before helmets, smart phones, and … Continue reading What Pride Will Do
The Ducks of Central
In mid-July a mother duck brought her ducklings to the area around Central Church of Christ. The church secretary, the ministers, and a few other members feed them, are watching them grow and preen, and we hold our breath as they cross the busy road. When we are not feeding them, they look for insects … Continue reading The Ducks of Central
You are There, Lord
Created with CANVA
A New Video Series on John
Recently, I started a new video lesson series called, "Weekdays with Jesus and John." Each day, Monday - Friday, I post a 5 to 10 minute video devotional from John's account of the Gospel of Christ. I hope you will join me on Central's YouTube Channel for those lessons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyVaMlu280o&list=PLAvUgkbBddTIT5XVbQA2hbvbJmh6kmL9q
Become the Person You Want to Be.
I few years ago someone challenged me to write down who I wanted to be. After spending a few hours in thought, I came up with the list in the graphic above. The Man I Desire to Be. Who do you want to be? Don't forget to include God in your desires. Write it down. … Continue reading Become the Person You Want to Be.
My Response to Prejudice
I have something to say. Yet, I am unsure of my qualifications to discuss the issue at hand. Please understand, I am the product of a middle class family from the Southern United States. We are Caucasian – white – of European descent. Religiously, society would consider us as conservative Christians, Fundamentalist, or Evangelical. Politically, … Continue reading My Response to Prejudice
The God of Steadfast Love
The psalmist demonstrates God's enduring and redeeming love in four stories. Psalm 107 - Scott https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDTnUfJKJfw
Promises
David, King and Psalmist writes down his promises to God in Psalm 101. Let's take a look at his promises and what we should and are promising to God. - Scott https://youtu.be/KozR08Ee1ew
A Psalm of Joyful Thanksgiving
The psalmist show us the importance of living in active thanks. - Scott https://youtu.be/e2uBa452Cwk