The world has a way of crushing your dreams …
All of us dream some kind of dreams for our lives, some greater than others. But the world sometimes has a cruel, ugly way of crushing our […]
31
Mar
2018
All posts by
James Scott, Jr.
30
Mar
2018
When you think you know, but you really, REALLY don’t know …
Have you ever clicked on your preferred television news channel and watched in amazement as a mass of people behave badly? It seems like such viewing opportunities […]
29
Mar
2018
Now that’s a Jesus we can relate to!
Did you know there was a time when Jesus really didn’t want to do something that was part of God’s plan? It was something that would require […]
27
Mar
2018
Let’s bust a myth about forgiveness …
When it comes to conflict, human beings have their minds and hearts naturally inclined for revenge. The first thing we want to do when someone wrongs us […]
24
Mar
2018
One of the qualities we need most we rarely purposely pursue …
We usually expend our time, treasure, and talent on what is sincerely important to us. So what does it say about us when we consider most of […]
23
Mar
2018
This evil twin of fear robs us of confidence …
You don’t have to travel overseas to experience culture shock, just visiting different regions of the same country can achieve the same result. Take, for example, moving […]
23
Mar
2018
Build something better than the leaning tower of San Francisco …
Finish this sentence: The leaning tower of _________. Okay, too easy. Most people would fill in the blank with the word “Pisa” since most of us have […]
19
Mar
2018
The three essential components of courage …
The exhortation to not be afraid, but instead be courageous, reverberates throughout the Bible. We need that command and encouragement because we live lives constantly challenged by […]
17
Mar
2018
The example of St. Patrick’s life …
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, are you wearing your orange? Orange?! Yes … and no, I’m not confused. If you’re “celebrating” or “observing” St. Patrick’s Day, at least […]
10
Mar
2018
If you are who you are, then who are you?
Chances are, your parents tried to teach you that if you “hang around the wrong friends,” they would get you into trouble. The Bible has a similar […]