Just showing up doesn’t change things …
There’s a saying positive thinking gurus love to teach, which is, “Showing up is half the battle.” Not necessarily. Many people show up to jobs but fail […]
20
Dec
2023
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James Scott, Jr.
19
Dec
2023
Under no obligation …
We say “Christmas is a stressful time of year” but that’s not technically correct. There’s nothing about the holiday itself that’s stressful, it’s what we make of […]
18
Dec
2023
Look who is coming …
For most people, how you treat a visitor to your home depends on who the visitor is. I’ve heard people say to family members and close friends, […]
13
Dec
2023
The truth about living a life fueled by a diet significantly comprised of empty calories …
I’ve spoken and written about before that one of humanity’s greatest problems is that we want what we want, when we want it, regardless of whether it’s […]
12
Dec
2023
Exercise cannot make up for poor nutrition …
There are a couple guys I see most days at the gym who are wasting their time showing up, doing what they’re doing. They’ve been regulars in […]
11
Dec
2023
A trite sounding phrase with a meaning that will impact your life in every way …
Several months ago a young, thin, Asian guy began showing up at the gym. He was enthusiastic and friendly and introduced himself. For a couple months, he […]
07
Dec
2023
Insights for managing or resolving conflict …
People can attempt some silly things in trying to resolve conflicts, and not all of those things are wise or ethical, and thus, certainly not God-honoring. Take, […]
06
Dec
2023
Most church leaders today are suffering from the McClellan Syndrome …
The “Evangelical Industrial Complex” and all the forces involved in influencing church leaders for the past few decades have shaped today’s leaders more for the marketplace than […]
05
Dec
2023
A majority of people eat more than they should. Here are some reasons why …
What does it take for you to think, “I’ve eaten all that I need, I’ll stop now”? You’ve likely never examined that question very deeply or seriously. […]
04
Dec
2023
10 cognitive-behavioral habits that demonstrate spiritual and emotional immaturity by thinking too highly of ourselves …
Just moments ago I experienced something that doesn’t happen often for my ministry with Scott Free Clinic — a “no-call/no-show” for an initial consultation with someone who […]