Breathing different air …
My iPhone does something I find particularly annoying. In the evening, at night, or any time I’m in a place where the lighting has gone dim or […]
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Sep
2018
All posts by
James Scott, Jr.
28
Sep
2018
Three books that make good gifts for your pastor for Pastor Appreciation Month …
A godly pastor is a great gift from God to His church. Paul Borthwick wrote in his book, “Leading the Way,” the following: “Robert Murray McCheyne wrote […]
27
Sep
2018
A primary aspect of the first church is nearly missing in the church today …
I never tire of reading about the first church as portrayed in the book of Acts in the Bible. I find chapters two and four especially compelling. […]
26
Sep
2018
10 reasons why Christians keep erecting idols in their lives …
The Bible may not be the simplest of books, but it actually can be remarkably simple to understand. That’s not to say there are not difficult passages […]
25
Sep
2018
Stubbornness in defense of the unholy …
It’s one thing from our imperfect state to be a little sloppy about ridding our lives of sin, it’s quite another to stubbornly defend not giving up […]
17
Sep
2018
Three steps to having better expectations with happier outcomes …
The expectations we have directly impact our happiness. Take, for example, these lofty expectations of a French king … “Louis XIV was one of France’s greatest kings. […]
16
Sep
2018
A failure to commit …
Relationships keep us alive. At least, that’s the claim Dr. Bernie Siegel attempted to substantiate when writing in Homemade: “Single men are jailed more often, earn less, […]
15
Sep
2018
Knowing who to imitate …
There’s an old saying that imitation is the highest form of flattery, but if you don’t know who to imitate, it can be a fast way of […]
13
Sep
2018
The apostle Paul had a purpose for his teaching …
In June of 2006, renowned investor Warren Buffet announced he would donate 85 percent of his then $44 billion fortune to five charitable foundations. In response to […]
11
Sep
2018
One of the scars of 9/11 is an ugly memory of evil …
It’s not uncommon for non-Christians to bemoan the lack of faith in the “basic goodness of humanity,” and occasionally you’ll see a Christian slip into supporting the […]