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?

I heard part of an interview with a Birmingham area police officer.  I was half-way listening as I was driving back from a hospital visit.  I wish I had heard the entire interview. There are a few reasons the interview caught my attention:  1) My next-door neighbor is a campus police officer at the University … Continue reading What Does it Matter?

April 22, 1970 was the first Earth Day celebration in modern history and 47 years later (tomorrow) we are still here.  Eight years ago on Earth Day I helped (really watched) Amy bake a single layer 18 inch round cake and decorate it to look like the Western Hemisphere for her 1st grade class’ Earth … Continue reading Earth Day 2017

This time of year in my county a large group of citizens are thinking about one thing; Leaving town and going home.  I live in a university town and am a minister in a congregation with approximately 100 students. Next month many of them will leave for the summer. They will travel highways and country … Continue reading Going Home or Home Going

Over the last few weeks, I have inserted a Survey Monkey poll into YouVersion to encourage people to interact with the sermon.  Most of the these polls are one simple question just to see what people are thinking.  This past Sunday I asked three questions.  Here at the results: Question/Statement 1: "I believe God raised … Continue reading Poll Results

I do not think that what I am about to say will surprise you. I know that you are completely aware of the reality of what I am about to say. "As Christians we are at war." As Christians we are at war. We are not at war with people or nations, but we are … Continue reading The Battle I Fight Daily

Have you ever asked - or thought - that question? Has someone asked you that question?  Maybe it was in a situation where your wife, or husband, had expectations that you simply missed. You ask, "What do you want me to do (say)?" It is possible that such a question arises out of frustration, but … Continue reading What Do You Want from Me?

What is a real man? What does it take to have and keep a “man-card?”  There are many testosterone laden ideas about manhood.  There are many who laugh at what they consider to be “weak” or “soft” men.  But what is a real man? Really?! I suggest looking at the men in the Bible to … Continue reading What Does it Take to be a Real Man?