An identity complex …
There’s nothing flattering about identity theft. Those who attempt to steal your “identity” don’t do so because they want to be you, or be like you. They […]
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Nov
2011
Articles by Dr. James Scott, Jr.
Scott Free Clinic Blog
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Nov
2011
Why Christians fail …
There are all kinds of people who walk into a gym, but for the sake of discussion, let’s narrow these people into two groups: those who are […]
09
Nov
2011
First Church of IKEA …
Processes don’t disciple people, people do. In today’s church, we ask, “What process is in place to disciple new believers?” The question should be, “WHO is in […]
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Nov
2011
Like a bull in a china shop …
Like a bull in a china shop, the lady let loose a rant full of expletives describing just what she thought of the other person, and how […]
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Nov
2011
Who are you talking to?
One of the greatest weaknesses we see from leadership in the church is not understanding the audience the leader is speaking to. Here’s a big case in […]
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Nov
2011
Should the church hand out flags?
Going out to eat was a BIG — and rare — treat when I was a kid. When there’s eight children in the family, it’s not cheap […]
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Nov
2011
When showing up matters …
A lot has been said about the friends of Job who sat with that incredible man as he grieved and wrestled with the horrendous losses and testing […]
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Nov
2011
This should be a no-brainer …
If you don’t know why you’re doing what you’re doing, you probably shouldn’t be doing it. That’s especially true when it comes to ministry. One of the […]
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Nov
2011
Feelings … oh, oh, oh feelings …
People are addicted to feelings. The biggest problem with that? We like to feel instead of do. We want to have experiences without the effort. We want […]
02
Nov
2011
Innovating on God …
Sometimes it’s a little dismaying watching church leaders with their non-stop wrestling with thinking up new models for the church. Especially when inches from them sits a […]