Choosing your tears …
With scripture as our vehicle, let’s jump somewhere into the future: 3 I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, ‘Look, God’s home is now among […]
11
Mar
2012
All posts by
James Scott, Jr.
11
Mar
2012
Is culture-making supplanting the mind of Christ?
In today’s church, we’ve seen a dramatic shift in the role of church leaders to that of being “culture makers.” From their own statements, they strive to […]
10
Mar
2012
More than wishful thinking …
Hope must have a source, or else you simply have a wish. The source of your hope determines the outcome of that which you hope for. “I […]
10
Mar
2012
Spending time, or living life?
The Facebook post celebrated getting through yet another week. That’s a common message. In fact, in the world of social media — or simply among co-workers — […]
08
Mar
2012
Are you sure that’s growth?
A statement in a tweet from a Twitter friend captured my attention. That’s because it casts light on how we tend to “do church” in today’s culture. […]
05
Mar
2012
The language of the love-struck …
Ever have a conversation with a love-struck friend? They ramble on incessantly about the one they love! For the next hour, you do your best to show […]
05
Mar
2012
Lack of scholarship limits a congregation …
In previous discussions about leadership, whenever I raised the issue about how biblical scholarship is lacking among too many of today’s church leaders, I often got a […]
04
Mar
2012
A bedroom off the Throne Room?
What is Jesus busy doing these days? Well, for one thing, He’s getting God’s house ready for us! If we really thought about the following passage, it […]
04
Mar
2012
Making time for friendship …
“When things get tough, you find out who your real friends are,” is a well-known saying generally accepted as true. But it’s only partly true. It is […]
04
Mar
2012
Getting friendly with the enemy?
It’s a tough story to hear. I first heard it years ago. It comes from the height of the second World War. In a heated battle, an […]