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
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Thoughts on the Second Mile
Matt 5:38-41, "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if anyone would sue you and … Continue reading Thoughts on the Second Mile
An Attitude of Gratitude
Every now and then preachers get opportunities to speak at other congregations. Many congregations in our area have "Summer Series" where they have visiting speakers each Wednesday night. I have had the opportunity to speak at a few of these each summer. Sometimes there are responses, other times just comments after the lesson. Recently, I … Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude
Links to a Blog about Alcohol and Christians
today I want to simply give you links to follow. Joe Palmer wrote a series of lessons on Alcohol and the Christian. I encourage you to take a look.The Sin of DrunkennessScriptures on Wine and DrunkennessCan a Christian Drink?Can I Support This Even if It is Not a Sin?Does the Bible Forbid Drinking Alcohol?Keep reading.Scott
Fourth Marvelous Hero – Esther
166 at VBS last night! We have had four great nights of VBS and I am looking forward to tonight as we wrap up VBS 2009 and announce our theme for VBS 2010. Now on to today's hero . . .Esther. Esther was a young Hebrew girl raised by her cousin in exile. Eventually, Artaxerxes, … Continue reading Fourth Marvelous Hero – Esther
Guest Blogger asks a serious question
Today's blog is an inquiry from my older brother, Doug McCown, who serves as an elder in the congregation were he attends. I'll add my answer and his to below the question and let you add yours as comments.Please think about your worship to God...what things distract you? Discuss what you do to put these … Continue reading Guest Blogger asks a serious question
Tattoo My Face, Pierce My Ear, My Nose, My Tongue, My . . .
Not long ago I went to a restaurant and had concerns when the wait staff assigned to my table had a tongue stud induced speech impediment, something gold protruding from the side of a nostril, and a gold loop through their left eyebrow. This event can left me wondering how sanitary can all that be? … Continue reading Tattoo My Face, Pierce My Ear, My Nose, My Tongue, My . . .
A Really, Really Big Word
Pnuemonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. That is one of the longest words in English. Everett Smith coined this word in 1935, he was trying to come up with a word that would be the longest in the English language. His efforts paid off; according to online dictionaries, pnuemonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is a pulmonary disorder caused by inhaling microscopic silicon ash to … Continue reading A Really, Really Big Word
Happy Earth Day to You!
What a beautiful day we are having in my part of Alabama. Cool this morning with highs reaching 75 f. April 22, 1970 was the first Earth Day celebration in modern history and 29 years later we are still here. With Earth Day in mind, last night I helped (really watched) my wife bake a … Continue reading Happy Earth Day to You!
Driving Thought 