Galatians 5:19-26 Often when we talk about purity we are talking discussing sexuality. Being pure with your sexuality is important, but it is not the only aspect of purity. Purity, in the eyes of God, is to not allow the stain of any sin be in your life. (cf. James 1:27, “Religion that is pure … Continue reading Making a Habit of Purity
Making a Habit of Prayer
Read: Luke 11:1-4 In Luke’s account of “The Lord’s Prayer,” he relates a time when the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. The disciples knew about prayer. Prayer was a part of the culture of Judaism. They knew about prayer because the disciples of John the Baptist prayed. They also knew John had … Continue reading Making a Habit of Prayer
Intercessory Prayer a.k.a Praying for One Another
The thrill and privilege of prayer is not always getting precisely what you want, but seeing God active in your world. I never cease to be humbled when God works in my life through answered prayer (even when He says, "no" or "not yet"). Maybe the greatest thrill is seeing God work in the lives … Continue reading Intercessory Prayer a.k.a Praying for One Another
For the Graduates
High School Graduation season is here. Some have already walked across the stage and received their High School Diploma. Tonight our son, Andrew, will take that walk - one I took on a different stage 30 years ago. He has plans laid out for college and graduate school, but tonight he takes a big step along … Continue reading For the Graduates
Praise
I just want to share a song that is on my heart and mind this week. The version below is an acapella mix performed and arranged by Darius James. He does all the voices and does an amazing job. Take time for God today! - Scott https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJexrGtJRVo
What Keeps You from Praying?
I see it on billboards, I see it on bumper stickers, I see it on signs in front yards, I see it on Facebook. What do I see? - 2 Chronicles 7:14, "if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then … Continue reading What Keeps You from Praying?
In The Way
In The Way © B. Scott McCown, 2015 There is a way that seems right to every natural man. Yet often man's way is not according to God's plan What is the way that God knows is best for His creation; The way that's best for every single man, state, and nation? It is the way … Continue reading In The Way
Summertime
The school year is almost over. I can hear the students and teachers sigh relief and I think I heard some shouts of joyful celebration. As you look for things to do this summer, as you take vacations, don't forget about God. As a child of God remember that Christ is your life (Colossians 3:1-4) … Continue reading Summertime
Your Preacher’s Desire
As a minster I think I can speak for my fellow servants. With 25+ years of experience, I think there are some things I know that we (fellow ministers and I) want you to know about us and our desires. We desire your prayers. Public and private prayers. We covet prayers that bring God into … Continue reading Your Preacher’s Desire
Quality Prayer
Prayer is powerful because of God. The power of God is the power behind prayer. As Christians, we know we need to pray, but at times we struggle in prayer. Just recently a Christian author and friend, whom I consider to be strong, confessed to me their struggles with prayer. Just the thought of wanting … Continue reading Quality Prayer
Driving Thought 