What are you wishing for?
If there’s an opposite to the American way of life, the concept of contentment would be a leading contender. We’re a restless people, driven for the newest, […]
31
Jan
2011
Articles by Dr. James Scott, Jr.
Scott Free Clinic Blog
29
Jan
2011
Does your source of truth matter?
If you’re active in the world of social media, or still buy wall calendars, you’ll find on any given day that you’ll be blitzed with platitudes providing […]
28
Jan
2011
Called to do something greater than “build community” ….
I’ve been convicted of something, so I’m going to make a change. It’s not something earth-shattering, but it’s important. It’s not a sin, but it is a […]
27
Jan
2011
If you see one of these, kill it …
It doesn’t take a distinguished political scientist to understand that in America, once Congress funds and launches a new program, that program will likely outlive the majority […]
25
Jan
2011
How great leaders bring about change in people …
A distinguishing factor between good leaders and great leaders is that great leaders are effective in motivating change in people. However, people don’t tend to like change. […]
21
Jan
2011
What are you griping about?
From the moment you first awake in the morning, how long does it take before you utter (or think) your first complaint? Many start immediately by complaining […]
19
Jan
2011
This can kill spiritual growth in a church …
A fellow pastor shared with me his puzzlement at the lack of spiritual maturity in his congregation. Like most churches, the members of his faith community had […]
13
Jan
2011
You gotta taste this …
Even if you don’t have a “sweet tooth,” most of us enjoy having a little dessert on occasion. My family excels at making three specific desserts. Because […]
12
Jan
2011
BOOK REVIEW: Here’s a real “must read” …
If you were going to read just one book (other than the Bible) this year, then make it “Radical: Taking Back Your Faith From the American Dream” […]
11
Jan
2011
Add this to your to-do list …
It’s not halfway through the first month of the first year, and many are already assessing their progress — or lack of it — with their New […]