Extending grace in life’s crucibles …
Dictionary.com defines the word “crucible” as “a severe, searching test or trial.” We’ve all experienced crucibles in our lives, and there will be more to come. The […]
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Nov
2016
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James Scott, Jr.
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Nov
2016
What does that Bible verse really say about being thankful?
Long ago, one of my jobs was being “desk editor” for a group of weekly newspapers. In addition to designing the page layouts of a few of […]
22
Nov
2016
BOOK REVIEW: As much as I wanted to like this book, I thought it was dull …
After the Rio Olympics this year, I knew there would be newly published books featuring some of the famous athletes, but I was surprised to be offered […]
18
Nov
2016
Understanding the different roles of pastor and counselor …
One of the reasons why Scott Free Clinic has been unusually effective in helping people change their lives is the ability to blend the spiritual and the […]
17
Nov
2016
Like ministering angels …
In our greatest hour of need, the worst possible response would be, “No help is coming.” That was the cryptic message deciphered just a few years ago […]
16
Nov
2016
Let’s do better …
So many Christians and church leaders who sincerely long to pour out their lives in service to Jesus Christ often exhaust or “burn” themselves out by always […]
15
Nov
2016
It’s okay to be ordinary, just don’t settle for mediocre …
“It’s A Wonderful Life” is one of the most famous movies ever produced for television. One reason for its enduring success is because so many of us […]
11
Nov
2016
What will you have to drink?
I’ve been a customer of Starbucks since the 1990’s, but I still don’t know everything on the menu. So moments ago I was talking with the manager […]
10
Nov
2016
When this is missing, we treat each other poorly …
God wants us to treat others with honor. When was the last time you heard that? Have you ever? Have you ever really learned that truth? If […]
09
Nov
2016
The hypocrisy of politically-driven spirituality …
As we entered into the presidential campaign season that just came to a conclusion, many professing Christians looked at the candidates and, driven by politics and fear, […]