From the road between my house and the study at Parrish Church of Christ comes this morning's Top Ten Ways to Destroy Your Local Church. 10. Gossip about fellow Christians to other church members. 9. Talk negatively about what "they" are doing down at "the church." 8. Do not support efforts (events) with your attendance and … Continue reading Top Ten Ways to Destroy Your Local Church
Come and See!
Here is your invitation to our Fall Series with Vance Hutton September 12-15. The theme is Practical Christianity in the Modern World. If you are in or will be near the Walker County, Alabama area on any of these days, please drop in and see us. Scott Click here for a .pdf flyer: Fall Meeting 2010
Paradise in Plasticine
Yesterday evening we watched a show on BBC America called, "James May's Toy Story" The episode title was, "Paradise in Plasticine." Plasticine is modeling clay that is oil based so that it does not dry out like water based clay. James May said, "Ever since William Harbutt, a teacher, invented Plasticine in the late 19th … Continue reading Paradise in Plasticine
The Phone Call
The phone call I returned last night was not what I thought it would be. My best friend from my teen years called. We have not kept in touch because of distance, but we manage to catch up with each other once a year or so. Last night, I had missed his call so I … Continue reading The Phone Call
Why I Finally Asked Amy Out
Yesterday, I wrote to the guys about what to look for in the one you date. Today, I thought I would go back in history to the Fall of 1987 in Montgomery, Alabama on the campus of Faulkner University. I was a Junior Bible Major and had ended an 18 month relationship early in the … Continue reading Why I Finally Asked Amy Out
Who to Date?
First of all, I am married and who I date is a foregone conclusion. This is not about me. Enough disclaimers. This past weekend our young people attended the Southeastern Evangelism Conference at Decatur Hwy Church of Christ in Gardendale, Alabama. It was a really good event. There was a class for just the guys … Continue reading Who to Date?
Turning Point
This past weekend a man asked to test drive a car at a L & S Used Cars in Jasper, Alabama. He then pulled out a gun, shot the owner and another man, fled on foot through the woods. There he stole a truck in a neighborhood and drove toward Birmingham, Alabama. Jasper Police issued … Continue reading Turning Point
Catch Me When I Fall
catch me when i fall © Scott McCown - August 16, 2010 catch me when i fall be there when i stand tall be the friend closer than a brother as you and i encourage one another in CHRIST we are spiritual siblings so catch me when i fail the KING of kings
Ten Reasons I Love My Wife
There are more than 10 reasons, but these are the ten I want to share today as Amy and I celebrate 21 years of marriage. I admit openly, that she means more to me than my words could ever express. 10. Amy is a good listener. I still recall that first date when we went to … Continue reading Ten Reasons I Love My Wife
Oh, How the Father Loves His Children
This print hangs on the wall in my study. When I look at the print, my eyes focus on the center of the scene where the father walks hand in hand with a young boy. I do not know what Washington Irving had in mind with this part of the scene, but I am … Continue reading Oh, How the Father Loves His Children
Driving Thought 