Stubbornness in defense of the unholy …
It’s one thing from our imperfect state to be a little sloppy about ridding our lives of sin, it’s quite another to stubbornly defend not giving up […]
25
Sep
2018
All posts by
James Scott, Jr.
17
Sep
2018
Three steps to having better expectations with happier outcomes …
The expectations we have directly impact our happiness. Take, for example, these lofty expectations of a French king … “Louis XIV was one of France’s greatest kings. […]
16
Sep
2018
A failure to commit …
Relationships keep us alive. At least, that’s the claim Dr. Bernie Siegel attempted to substantiate when writing in Homemade: “Single men are jailed more often, earn less, […]
15
Sep
2018
Knowing who to imitate …
There’s an old saying that imitation is the highest form of flattery, but if you don’t know who to imitate, it can be a fast way of […]
13
Sep
2018
The apostle Paul had a purpose for his teaching …
In June of 2006, renowned investor Warren Buffet announced he would donate 85 percent of his then $44 billion fortune to five charitable foundations. In response to […]
11
Sep
2018
One of the scars of 9/11 is an ugly memory of evil …
It’s not uncommon for non-Christians to bemoan the lack of faith in the “basic goodness of humanity,” and occasionally you’ll see a Christian slip into supporting the […]
09
Sep
2018
The destructiveness of a lack of knowledge …
Does lack of knowledge in a Christian’s life really make much difference? It can ruin relationships and leave impotent the service of a disciple of Jesus. Ray […]
06
Sep
2018
To learn well, leaders need to be proficient at unlearning …
For some people, learning comes easily. Take, for example, Hoagy Carmichael, a popular composer, pianist, singer, actor, and bandleader, who one day decided to take up the […]
06
Sep
2018
COMMUNION MEDITATION: Don’t forget to remember …
Someone asked Martin Luther why he would preach the Gospel over and over again. Luther replied, “Because they forget it everyday.” It’s hard to believe we actually […]
03
Sep
2018
How to enjoy your labor …
Just about any week of any year you will hear people bemoan going back to work on Mondays and longing for Fridays to arrive quickly. With such […]