My writing today is not here. Wes McAdams, author of The Treasure Chest of Grace asked me to guest blog this week - you can read my submission HERE. - Scott
Growing Closer to the Savior
Austin Taylor penned the following lyrics in 1911. They are some of the most meaningful to me; "Closer to Thee, near to Thy side, Closer dear Lord, I would abide; Hold me in Thy embrace, 'neath every smile of grace, Grant me, Thy child a place Closer to Thee." The Greeks wanted to see Jesus. Parents … Continue reading Growing Closer to the Savior
Reflection
This week in our reading as a congregation we are reading the last five chapters of Matthew. The last three chapters are Matthew's record of the last few hours of Jesus's life. In these last hours, Jesus reveals to the disciples that the end is near. The elders of the Jews step up their plot … Continue reading Reflection
Marriage Matters Monday
Marriage in the Mind of Christ Through the years traditions change when it comes to weddings. When I first started preforming wedding ceremonies, the bride did not rehearse, on the day of the wedding, pictures were taken after so that the groom did not see the bride until she walked down the isle, and Unity Candles were … Continue reading Marriage Matters Monday
Full Coverage
Many years ago I came across a leaflet entitled, "Eternal Life Insurance Policy." Since then a few other versions have temporarily crossed my desk. I am sure that if I searched the desk in my study at home and the one at the building and I looked in the right filing cabinet, I would find … Continue reading Full Coverage
10 Things to Teach Your Children
From the Home Office somewhere off the road between Parrish and Oakman comes today's list of Ten Things to Teach Your Children. As a parent of a teenager, as a former Youth Minister, as a former assistant Jr. High Basketball coach, and as someone married to an Elementary School teacher, these things come from my … Continue reading 10 Things to Teach Your Children
Marriage: When to Call it Quits
First, consider the following texts from God's Word: But you say, "Why does he not?" Because the LORD was witness between you and the wife of your youth, to whom you have been faithless, though she is your companion and your wife by covenant. Did he not make them one, with a portion of the Spirit … Continue reading Marriage: When to Call it Quits
An Example from a Young Christian
I spent the first part of the week at a conference designed to help me (and others) be Better Preachers. It was a great two days, I am glad for the opportunity I had to attend. Last night a young man responded asking for prayer. I talk about that response in today's video blog: http://youtu.be/Wa0sXf4HqSs … Continue reading An Example from a Young Christian
God’s Concept of the Church
From notes hand-written in my Bible and now entered into Olive Tree Bible Reader on my iPad here is a bare-bones sermon outline on God's Concept of the Church. God's Concept of the Church God Has a Select People of His Own 1 Peter 2:9 The Bible calls the people: ◦ His Kingdom – Matt … Continue reading God’s Concept of the Church
******s Anonymous
When I was a much younger minister, a young person I attempted to help spiritually, had a battle with an addiction. This young adult tried to fight their addiction, but ended up needing help, beyond what I or the church leaders could provide. With their parent's guidance and the help of local counselors they checked … Continue reading ******s Anonymous
Driving Thought 