A simple Christmas lesson …
The world is not seeking out the church. Thus, the church must seek out the world with its mission and message. Just like long ago, on that […]
08
Dec
2011
All posts by
James Scott, Jr.
05
Dec
2011
The insanity of some church planting …
You’ve likely heard the old saying that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting a different outcome. In that […]
04
Dec
2011
BOOK REVIEW: Is “The Voice” Thomas Nelson’s cultural compromise?
Fine lines are delicate things. They often are the slimmest of separation between two radically opposing sides. With “The Voice New Testament,” publisher Thomas Nelson is playing […]
03
Dec
2011
BOOK REVIEW: Harris offers a new book with real substance
If you like the simplistic, fluff-oriented, more-motivational-than-biblical kind of book to read, don’t go buy Joshua Harris’ latest book, “Dug Down Deep” (published by Multnomah Books). However, […]
03
Dec
2011
Here’s one way you might find some money …
I once found a $20 dollar bill in the pocket of my coat. Nice surprise! Finding money can be fun, especially if you use it to bless […]
03
Dec
2011
A pinch of salt can ruin everything …
A clinical counseling session with me always starts with the same question for everyone I see. The question is this: “Why are you here?” The answer to […]
02
Dec
2011
What are your measurements?
I was glad when legislators decided America would not adopt the metric system. I simply didn’t want to have to learn to use measurements that were so […]
02
Dec
2011
Pillaging God …
It was (as usual) a beautiful day on Waikiki Beach. I was strolling through the area, scanning for just the right place to kick back on the […]
30
Nov
2011
A lesson from the American worker?
The American worker is the most productive worker on the planet! And once again, productivity rose 2.3 percent (see the story here http://cjky.it/vdsJp8 ) during the third […]
27
Nov
2011
Another reason why men don’t go to church …
According to scripture, church leadership is supposed to be composed of our most spiritually mature men. But if you listen to many sermons today, you might question […]