Life on a need-to-know basis …
When I was growing up, I wanted to be a cop. Then a detective. Maybe an FBI agent. Only in my teen years did I consider becoming […]
13
Dec
2016
Articles by Dr. James Scott, Jr.
Scott Free Clinic Blog
12
Dec
2016
When the seemingly trite is true …
At times life can be incredibly complex, but it’s often more fulfilling and more productive the simpler we live it. But doesn’t it seem that we human […]
11
Dec
2016
Keep your commitments …
Our culture has redefined commitment, and not in a good way. Even if we said we would do something, what we really meant is as long as […]
10
Dec
2016
How to rob yourself of joy in this life …
If we want a life of joy, we can have it. If we don’t have a life of joy, it’s because we’ve robbed ourselves of it. How […]
09
Dec
2016
Christmas shows how serious God is about change …
Most of us have a favorite brand of jeans. What’s more comfortable in our down time than an old pair of denim? For years, I used to […]
08
Dec
2016
Churches full of pelicans …
What’s the difference between an authentic disciple of Jesus Christ and a pelican? A disciple of Jesus knows his/her mission and lives it … that of making […]
07
Dec
2016
Five book recommendations for 2017 …
It was writer Vera Nazarian who posited the idea that “Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more […]
06
Dec
2016
God really shouldn’t have …
Have you ever received a gift from someone that was so exquisite, so extravagant, so precious that your immediate, shocked response was, “Oh ______, you really shouldn’t […]
04
Dec
2016
Growth shows …
One thing about maturing as a disciple in Christ … growth shows. But spiritual growth doesn’t happen by accident. Maturing in Christ is a partnership between the […]
03
Dec
2016
Just in time …
Timing is everything. Just ask a comedian. Or a dancer. Or anyone! We all understand that too early or too late can mean missed opportunities or even […]