I had just pulled off of I-10 in Baldwin County, Alabama and I turned north onto AL 59. I had traveled about 1/2 mile when I realized I was still going interstate speeds. Just as I lifted my foot off of the accelerator to allow friction to slow me down, an Alabama State Trooper topped … Continue reading Why Did He Stop Me?

If you are a minister who has served in ministry for any length of time, you have faced hurt. You were there when the two teenage boys whose father was in a coma from an industrial accident lost their mother in a wreck. You hurt with them and for them. You walked with the entire congregation … Continue reading When the Preacher is Hurting

This question - THE question - was on Facebook at 6:30 this morning.  A question I struggle with. A question I have some thoughts about.  A question I have tried to answer before. The question is: "Why are people leaving churches and what can we do about it?" From my reading, from conversations, from my … Continue reading Why? What Can We Do?

Everything Fails © B Scott McCown, May 5, 2017 Words fail me. My words are too weak, To describe how I love You, And how Your presence I seek. ******************** No image does justice; No painting will suffice, To capture Your glory Any attempt is imprecise. ******************** Your glory is too mighty. Your radiance is too … Continue reading Everything Fails

Today is the National Day of Prayer in the United States.  I beg you to take time to pray during the day today. In fact, take that time right now. I'll give you a moment of silence . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dear God and Father, This … Continue reading A Prayer

Just a quick few thought for today about today and what you can do today. Today, tell your wife or husband you love them. Today, tell your children you appreciate them. Today, tell your parents thanks. Today, go out of your way to be nice to someone. Today, smile at a stranger and tell them, … Continue reading What You Can Do Today

In a day when people switch everything as quickly as they change socks; When we live in a time when nothing seems to last and people apparently cannot or do not commit to much; I watched a special about an individual that understood commitment. Just this morning on the way to the study, the discussion … Continue reading That’s Commitment

Starting Again: Today © B. Scott McCown, April 28, 2017 Life has not always been perfect, Oh, the mistakes and errors you've made. Hurt, pain, and disappointment, Are the least of the price you have paid. ******************* Today is the day to start again This day this time is the moment, No other time will ever be … Continue reading Starting Again: Today

Every family has certain needs. (There was probably no need for me to say that, we all know that we have needs.) Some of these needs are basic physical needs: food, clothing, and shelter.  In the aftermath of earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, and flooding rivers these basic needs are in an immediate state - people need … Continue reading Reflecting on My Needs

  Really, I am serious when I ask, "Do I have a choice?   Recently, a number of sports news sources reported Alabama Football Coach Nick Saban's thoughts on choices. I have a report from Yellow-Hammer News in front of me.  According to these sources the Crimson Tide Football coach was commenting on the importance of … Continue reading Do I have a Choice?