Isn’t Christmas all about family?
Pastor Darren McCormick tells the story of a third grade Sunday School teacher who was trying to drive home the importance of family life. She illustrated her […]
03
Dec
2013
All posts by
James Scott, Jr.
02
Dec
2013
I’ve got good news and bad news …
When someone says to you, “I’ve got good news and bad news, which do you want first?” how do you answer? I usually want the bad news […]
01
Dec
2013
If you think YOUR job is tedious, try saving the world …
If you ask a child what they would like to do when they grow up, chances are they will respond with something they think would be exciting. […]
30
Nov
2013
It’s time to look to 2014 …
As the calendar is about to turn the page to December, it’s not too early to get working on your New Year resolutions. In fact, if you […]
28
Nov
2013
Blessed and unhappy …
It’s Thanksgiving Day and some people are miserable in spite of being blessed by God. That’s because they want different blessings than the ones God has chosen […]
28
Nov
2013
Maybe you need a goat …
There is much in life to be thankful for. Unfortunately, our perspective on life may stifle our gratitude. In Budapest, a man went to his rabbi and […]
27
Nov
2013
Life is messy …
You’ve likely heard the story of the man who went in to see his physician. “So let’s have it,” the patient said. “The bad news is that […]
26
Nov
2013
It’s not always like this …
No matter how hard things may be for you this Thanksgiving Day as you gather for dinner, there will be plenty for you to be thankful for. […]
25
Nov
2013
Sweet berries for the soul …
If you haven’t planned your Thanksgiving dinner menu yet, you’re running behind! With just a few days before the biggest feast your family will likely indulge in […]
24
Nov
2013
As a leader, you have better things to pursue than this …
One of the things I find bewildering is how popular a sermon and conference topic is the subject of “greatness” among so many church leaders. A very […]