What does it mean to not “conform” to this world?
Satan is more than a liar, he’s the master “con man.” What’s a “con man”? David Cranford offers this definition: “Con-man” is a term that is short […]
23
Oct
2021
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James Scott, Jr.
21
Oct
2021
The sin of individualism …
Human beings didn’t, over a long period of time, learn to embrace and prefer individualism, that destructive desire, mindset, and behavior was hatched with the first human […]
16
Oct
2021
The Four Horsemen of “apocalyptic communication styles” that harm or destroy relationships …
You probably know the Bible has its “four horsemen of the apocalypse” (even though so often misinterpreted!), but you probably don’t know that marriage/relationship counseling has its […]
14
Oct
2021
The pursuit of a lifetime …
Did you know the issue of burnout is once again on the rise? Human beings have long tried to find purpose for living and identity in their […]
13
Oct
2021
10 important, needed, hard steps that could transform the church …
The pandemic, political vitriol, racial conflict, or other serious issues did not wreck the church. The church in the West was already hurt and suffering real and […]
09
Oct
2021
Can you be a follower of Christ and not have a Christian worldview?
The simple and immediate answer to the question above is a resounding “no.” Let’s understand why. First, according to a study called the American Worldview Inventory conducted […]
08
Oct
2021
It’s getting worse out there for some church leaders …
I don’t think anyone would argue 2020 was a profoundly traumatic time for much of the world, but a chief concern at Scott Free Clinic is that […]
06
Oct
2021
The Apostle Paul smacks down the BAE …
Unless you’re familiar with research in the field of social psychology, you may have never heard of what is referred to as the “better than average” (BAE) […]
05
Oct
2021
A simplistic process for change …
History is replete with stories of how human beings are stubbornly resistant to the idea of change. For example, here’s a little story from Today in the […]
03
Oct
2021
10 reasons to express your appreciation for your pastor to your pastor …
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Even though we should have an ongoing appreciation for our spiritual leaders, and routinely express that to them, some people do have […]