Like Oprah’s audience …
All of us, in just about any condition in life — from the worst and most difficult to the most abundant — can come up with something, […]
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Nov
2014
All posts by
James Scott, Jr.
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Nov
2014
The essential — but often overlooked — element in every prayer …
We’re taught (or at least told) a lot about prayer. We often think the key is knowing that God can answer our prayers, and others emphasize a […]
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Nov
2014
BOOK REVIEW: Nuggets of wisdom found in Singh’s simplicity
I have lived in states like California, Arizona, and Hawaii, places that thrive off tourism. One thing I learned to be able to spot quickly is a […]
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Nov
2014
You’re not the dispatcher, you’re the one receiving the call …
Four California Highway Patrol officers sat at a round high-top table by a window in the corner of a Starbucks on a sunny afternoon in San Diego. […]
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Nov
2014
Inviting people to church is NOT an effective disciple-making strategy …
A popular saying within the church is that we must keep “the main thing the main thing.” I agree! The problem is, in most churches we do […]
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Nov
2014
Nothing changes without this …
Nothing changes without confession. Nothing changes until we can finally say, “I’m guilty,” “I’m wrong,” The Prussian king Frederick the Great was once on a tour of […]
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Nov
2014
Still in charge of your life? How’s that working out for you?
“Dr. Phil” has a line I like: “How’s that working out for you?” I find it fits at times when people insist on attempting to live a […]
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Nov
2014
This can change your life by making you an effective disciple-maker …
If the focus of your disciple-making efforts is to try to get people to “come to church,” you’re trying to build church attendance, not make disciples. If […]
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Nov
2014
Offering God the leftovers of your life …
“When the kids get through school, then we can consider doing more …” is a line I have heard countless times. I have had so many conversations […]
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Nov
2014
If you look at the lives of people, you might think Jesus was a liar …
Is Jesus a liar? Jesus once made a very bold promise: “I’m leaving you with a gift — peace of mind and heart. And the peace I […]