The game was close. No matter if you pulled for the Clemson Tigers or the Crimson Tide you had to watch until the final seconds to learn the outcome. No shut out for either defense. No easy and often scoring for either offense. This was a battle won and lost on both sides of the … Continue reading CFP National Championship: It was Close and Why That Matters
Christian Living
What to do about Satan
The Bible describes Satan as: Mat 6:13 – The evil one Mat 12:24 - The prince of demons Mat 13:38-39 – The enemy John 8:44 – A murderer, liar, father of liars John 12:31 – The ruler of this world 2Co 4:4 – The god of this world Eph 2:2 – The prince of power … Continue reading What to do about Satan
Don’t Go to Church this Christmas –
I heard about two billboards one in Colorado and one in North Carolina in Bible class yesterday evening and saw a story about it on social media. An atheist group paid for these billboards that have a picture of Santa and the following quote, "Go ahead and skip church. Just be good for goodness sake. Happy Holidays" This … Continue reading Don’t Go to Church this Christmas –
Tempted Much
Temptation is a fact of life! There, I said it. The statement is true. We each face opportunities to do what is wrong, and many times we have the desire to see it through. Temptation! Even things that are for good purposes can become a snare toward evil. For instance, the desires that God placed … Continue reading Tempted Much
More than Routine Maintenance
This morning, I dropped my 2001 Nissan Frontier off at a service center for long overdue maintenance and repairs. The repair / maintenance list is short: 1. Repair leak that involves the power steering lines / reservoir. 2. Replace timing belt and all drive belts. 3. Replace water pump (old one has to be removed to … Continue reading More than Routine Maintenance
OMG! Again
I first wrote and published the following poem in 2011. I am reblogging this poem because I am hearing this phrase more and more. OMG! © Scott McCown March 7, 2011 "Oh my God," the psalmist declares, Composing praise to Thee. "O my God," the texter shares, Abbreviated OMG. "Oh my God," the lyricist penned, "I … Continue reading OMG! Again
A New Day with God
A New Day with God B. Scott McCown (Oct 13, 2015) Today is a new day, A new beginning with You. Help me to deny myself, Keeping Your work in view. Today is a new day, A clean slate and white page: Help me to live this day, Displaying You from my life’s stage. … Continue reading A New Day with God
Characteristics of a Can-Do Faith
This weekend Amy and I had the opportunity to do some things we have not done in a while. After she finished teaching and getting everything together from School and after I finished up in the study, we left for my parents' house in Florida. On Saturday we experienced a first for us - a 7 to … Continue reading Characteristics of a Can-Do Faith
Every Where You Go
Yesterday on the way home from a funeral of a wonderful Christian mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, servant, and friend, I passed by a marquee sign near a church of some variety. The message said, "As a Christians we are the influence of Christ in the world." My first thought was, "Amen!" My next thought was … Continue reading Every Where You Go
What Ever Happened . . .
Gun violence Marital infidelity Divorce Pre-marital sexuality Homosexual relationships Gambling Assaults on law officers Police brutality Government waste Looting, rioting Theft Domestic violence Child abuse Elderly abuse Alcohol and drug addiction These are the stories and headlines I read, heard, or saw this week (and it is only Tuesday). This is enough to depress even … Continue reading What Ever Happened . . .
Driving Thought 