The phone call I returned last night was not what I thought it would be. My best friend from my teen years called. We have not kept in touch because of distance, but we manage to catch up with each other once a year or so. Last night, I had missed his call so I … Continue reading The Phone Call
Marriage
Ten Reasons I Love My Wife
There are more than 10 reasons, but these are the ten I want to share today as Amy and I celebrate 21 years of marriage. I admit openly, that she means more to me than my words could ever express. 10. Amy is a good listener. I still recall that first date when we went to … Continue reading Ten Reasons I Love My Wife
How to Have a Happy Marriage
This is the outline I preached from yesterday morning. I traditionally preach a sermon on marriage sometime around the 12th of August which is our wedding anniversary (this Aug 12 Amy and I will celebrate 21 years of marriage). Here are some things I learned through the years. - Scott How to Have a Happy … Continue reading How to Have a Happy Marriage
After 40 Years?!
Maybe you can help me understand. I find difficulty with the recent announcement by Al and Tipper Gore that they are separating after 40 years of marriage. Maybe I find this difficult because my paternal grandparents were married nearly 50 years when my grandfather passed away. Maybe I find this difficult because my maternal grandparents … Continue reading After 40 Years?!
Milford and Bessie Minor: Heroes of Marriage
This blog is edited from the Fall/Winter '08 Our Families Magazine published by Faulkner University Cloverdale Center for Family Strengths. The Minors are members where we attend and I serve as minister. I asked them around the time of their 73rd anniversary what they would say to couples just beginning their marriage. Sister Bessie smiled and … Continue reading Milford and Bessie Minor: Heroes of Marriage
The Bachelor
First, I am not a fan of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette. This morning the local DJ's on the radio were discussing Monday's episode. From what a gathered from their discussion, this was an episode where all the women who were sent home came back to talk about some events on the show. Apparently, there … Continue reading The Bachelor
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
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
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
Driving Thought 