Today Amy and I complete the first 27 years of our marriage and begin the next 27. A number of years ago a friend from my teen years called to tell me that he and his wife (another friend) left him after 23 years of marriage. Just before we ended our phone conversation, he lamented, … Continue reading Avoidance Plan
Don’t Believe the Lies
Marital lies. Not the lies one might tell their husband or wife like, "I did not forget that tomorrow was our anniversary." These marital lies are the ones we tell ourselves. These self-lies are often the root of the arguments and irritants in our marriages. My wife (husband) should make me happy. My husband (wife) has … Continue reading Don’t Believe the Lies
What Do I Know?
There are many things I do not know. There are many topics I lack enough knowledge about to comfortably join in when those topics are in conversation. Regretfully, I sometimes speak and show my ignorance. But there are some things I know and some things I think we can all know. What do I know? I know: As … Continue reading What Do I Know?
Good Morning, Lord . . . It is Monday
Dear Father, Today is Monday. Yesterday was the day when Your people at Central (as well as many across the globe) gathered to worship You. We sang songs of praise, we sang songs of devotion. We lifted prayers to you to bless our worship, our spiritual family, our nation, and to be with our sick. We … Continue reading Good Morning, Lord . . . It is Monday
One Thing
Only one thing. If you were told you had to vacate your house and other than the clothes you wear you can only take one thing, what would that one thing be? I have thought long and hard about that question. The noble part of me wants to answer a Bible. The nostalgic side of … Continue reading One Thing
A Political Struggle
About this time every four years, I begin to wish that November would come and go so I can turn on the news and not hear about politics and who is running for what office. Then December comes and I begin hearing about "mid-term elections" and which party will or needs to take control to … Continue reading A Political Struggle
Remember
One my commute this morning I received a reminder. A guest or a caller on the radio said something that made me reflect on my relationship with God. This man challenged me (well not just me - all who were listening) to start the day with God. He recommended getting up before the sun and … Continue reading Remember
The Traveler’s Gift
This is a review written by my son. After reading his review I decided to read this book. I am a chapter in and looking forward to completing the book. -Scott The Traveler’s Gift Review Andrews, Andy. The Traveler’s Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success. Nashville: T. Nelson, 2002. Print. Review by Andrew McCown. Andy … Continue reading The Traveler’s Gift
When Wrong Makes Right
In today's political environment; in this day of violence and unrest; in this time of economic struggle for nations, states, counties, cities, and towns; in times like this I begin to think about how I can help. What can I do? What can we do as individuals and as groups to bring relief to the … Continue reading When Wrong Makes Right
Lottery? Wanna Bet?
Lottery – Wanna Bet? Just this morning the Governor of Alabama proposed letting the citizens of Alabama decide on a State Lottery. His claim is that this “volunteer tax” will help fund Medicaid, Law Enforcement, and other State programs. He cites that our bordering states all have a lottery and that we are losing lottery … Continue reading Lottery? Wanna Bet?
