I received a copy of the book, The Shack, by William Young for Christmas. I delayed reading it until I had finished a couple of other books. I started The Shack Sunday evening and finished Tuesday night. This was a book that kept me interested. I completely enjoyed learning the theology within the book. The … Continue reading Book Review – The Shack
Marriage Builders
I found the following list or a version of it while looking for information on unity. This advice list of eight suggestions will help in marriage and any relationship.No matter how you feel be courteous.Do not interrupt each other.Value each other.Share the work load (housework, etc.) Spend time together.Work harder for each other (in your … Continue reading Marriage Builders
Building a Great Marriage
I have read a lot of blogs about marriages this week. Maybe with a new year folks are trying to focus on relationships, that is a good thing. Last year our oldest niece married and this summer our second oldest niece has a date picked (and a guy) for their wedding, so I have them … Continue reading Building a Great Marriage
Distractions
I am easily distracted by noises, movement, and other things that happen aroun . . . sorry a Cardinal flew by my window, where was I . . . oh yeah, distractions. I can be reading a good book, watching a game or TV show, talking on the phone, studying, or in a conversation with … Continue reading Distractions
Gospel Bees – an Old Sermon Outline
Edward Earnest, one of our shepherds at Parrish Church of Christ recently shared an old pocket sized book with me. The book's title is simply: Sermon Outlines: Over 150 sermons by A. J. Bachman. McQuiddy Printing, Nashville, TN 1921. The first sermon makes for a good study and reminder, even though it may need a … Continue reading Gospel Bees – an Old Sermon Outline
Visual Awareness
The above video is a public service announcement from Great Britain to remind motorists to watch for cyclists. This is good advice for a new year. Better advice is to see some spiritual applications from this awareness test. Paul might point us to what he penned in 2 Corinthians 4:18, " . . . as we … Continue reading Visual Awareness
Getting back to blogging
I am at Exposure Youth Camp this week and will not take take to blog. I will try to wrap up the whole Exposure Experience on Thursday when I get back to a somewhat regular routine. For now here is a promo video for EYC:Scott
Happy Christmas!
Rudy was well known and respected in his small town. Even those that had not met him, knew him on sight because of his flaming red hair (everyone in town called him "The Red"). One morning in late December, Rudy and his wife discussed the weather over breakfast. "The forecast is for snow this Christmas," … Continue reading Happy Christmas!
Jesus’ First Coming
Here is a slide show from Slideshare.com of the lesson we studied at Parrish this past Sunday morning.Dec 20 Am Jesus’ First ComingView more presentations from Scott McCown.Scott
Top Ten Passages on God’s Grace
Here is a list of ten of my favorite passages about grace. Feel free to add your own passages.And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John bore witness about him, and cried out, … Continue reading Top Ten Passages on God’s Grace
Driving Thought 