Our Bible study discussed Psalm 46 yesterday evening. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah. … Continue reading Thinking About Worship

I heard you didn't believe in instruments. It was while I was an intern in Baldwin County, Alabama that I first heard it put that way. I had walked into a pawn shop and was looking at the guitars. I was playing a warm-up piece when the proprietor introduced himself and I told him I … Continue reading I Heard You Didn’t Believe In . . .

The Church is in trouble. At least that is what I am supposed to believe.  I hear / read reports every few weeks that talk about decline in attendance and membership. In nearly three decades of ministry I have heard from three generations as they complain about the Church and "organized religion." Every generation, from … Continue reading The Church Today

Today's blog is an inquiry from my brother, Doug McCown, who serves as an elder in the congregation were he attends. I'll add my answer(s) and his to below the question and let you add yours as comments. Please think about your worship to God...what things distract you? Please keep these comments focused on the … Continue reading What Distracts You?

I do not recall his real name and that embarrasses me. I can make an excuse that there were 2,000 people in my high school any given year and that if you count the out-going seniors incoming freshman each year from 1982-85, I went to high school with approximately 3,500 students. So forgetting or never … Continue reading Can I Be Sure?

On July 25, 1997 my life changed! The change was immediate and long lasting. I am who I am today partly because of the events on that day. That day almost 20 years ago Andrew entered the world. A few days later we left the hospital to begin life as new parents in our own … Continue reading Being a Dad

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Many of the Psalms are poetic devices to help God's people pass along the reason for their faith in God to both their children and to neighboring nations. For an example, turn with me to Psalm 105:1-6 and notice the charge to Israel to let others know about God and His wonderful works. Oh give … Continue reading 4 Things God Does for His People

image created on Canva Last week I wrote a piece on The Only Ones that, for this blog, went viral.  The post had over 12,000 views. That is over half the annual average for The Morning Drive. Thank you. If you did not read it, you can find the post by clicking on the title or … Continue reading Just One Church . . .

Have you have wanted to be a fly on the wall when the minister (preacher) of your congregation gets together with other preachers?  Recently, I was able to catch up with a group of ministers (I showed up late) for an on camera talk.  Dale Jenkins (Spring Meadows Church of Christ, Spring Hill TN) invited Joey … Continue reading When Preachers Get Together